Documentation of
Clay-colored Sparrow
2011-208
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
Other Observers:
none;
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Clay-colored Sparrow
First Date/Time:
5/9/2011
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
2-3 minutes
County:
Larimer
Specific Location:
Lake Estes
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Distance:
20 feet or so
Light:
fair
Description of the Bird
Spizella; unmarked beneath. Non-rusty crown with crisp whitish central crown stripe. Auriculars surrounded with dark edging, except lores, which were pale. Unmarked gray collar
Behaviors: feeding on ground with Chipping and Brewer's Sparrows
Call: not heard
Plumage: adult alternate
Similar Species Discussion
Crown and face pattern eliminate similar species, which are Spizella
Resources Used
none
Previous Experience
extensive
Notes
Memory
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
9/18/2011 4:21:00 PM