Documentation of
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
2014-071
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
Other Observers:
none
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
First Date/Time:
5/23/2014 10:05:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
5/23/2014 10:06:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
30 seconds or so
County:
Yuma
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
swarovski 12x50 bins
Distance:
60 feet or so
Light:
excellent
Description of the Bird
Bird flew off ground, flying away from me, and then landing in tree facing away. It soon shifted position giving me a side/frontal 3/4 view.
Back rusty, approaching that of Veery. Sides and flanks moderate buff; no gray. Chest lightly spotted, washed in buff. Face buffy with buffy eyering. Size and shape similar to that of OB Thrush
Similar Species Discussion
Olive-backed Thrush: Would have duller upperparts, gray sides, bolder and more extensive spotting beneath. Bird had a uniform look, including face and chest, that is lacking in OB Thrush, which shows contrast between buff and olive-brown regions.
Veery: would have gray flanks, gray face
Resources Used
None
Previous Experience
Extensive
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
6/14/2014 4:19:00 PM
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