Documentation of
Clay-colored Sparrow
2011-208
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
530 Peregrine Circle,
Longmont,
CO 80504-8806
E-mail:
smlodinow@gmail.com
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
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
Previous Experience
extensive
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
9/18/2011 4:21:00 PM