Documentation of
Painted Bunting
2015-161
Observer Information
Reporter:
Amanda Ziegelbauer
Other Observers:
Bill Day - provided photo
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Painted Bunting
First Date/Time:
9/18/2015 9:00:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
9/18/2015 9:00:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
1
County:
Ouray
Specific Location:
Ridgway
Number:
1
Age:
Immature
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Non-breeding
Habitat
Riparian
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
None
Distance:
0 - Banded
Light:
Morning light
Description of the Bird
Bird flew into mist nets at Ridgway Banding Station, Confluence Park, Ridgway State Park, Ridgway, CO. Bird was unknown sex, hatch-year individual. Feathers beginning to have blue cast over green rectrices. Missing most feathers on top of head.
Similar Species Discussion
Other buntings have similar shape and bill, but there is no other bird that had similar enough appearance to be considered.
Resources Used
Peter Pyle (2007) and David Sibley (2000)
Previous Experience
I have observed many Painted Buntings in Texas, as well as Lazuli and Indigo Buntings in various places. Birding for 20 years; banding for 3.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
10/1/2015 5:23:00 PM
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