Documentation of
Eastern Phoebe
2023-005
Observer Information
Reporter:
Chris MacDonald
49 Fawn Lake Rd,
Durango,
CO 81301
E-mail:
cmdigests@yahoo.com
Other Observers:
Emily MacDonald
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Eastern Phoebe
First Date/Time:
5/4/2023 6:30:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
5/4/2023 6:35:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
five minutes
County:
La Plata
Specific Location:
Durango
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Binoculars
Distance:
15-20 ft
Light:
Early evening with even lighting
Description of the Bird
Originally reported on April 28 and May 3 by Lauren Avery. We relocated the bird on May 4 in the same general area as Lauren Avery. Phoebe with dark face, dark tail, slightly notched/forked tail, white throat and flanks, weak wingbars. Back lighter color than head and tail. Tail wagged downward. Heard call. Photos and audio recording attached.
Similar Species Discussion
Black Phoebe was eliminated due to the bird having a while colored throut, lighter colored breast, and head was not as extensively dark as Black Phoebe.
Resources Used
Used various field guides. Compared audio recordings and photos from Cornell's MacCaulay library. Consulted with a local birder (Ryan Votta) who is familiar with the scpecies.
Previous Experience
This is our first sighting of an Eastern Phoebe. Regularly see Black Phoebes in the area during spring, summer, and fall.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Date Documentation Submitted
5/5/2023 1:02:00 AM
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