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REPORT TO ARIZONA BIRD COMMITTEE DOCUMENTATION OF UNUSUAL BIRD SIGHTING
SPECIES:
DATE OBSERVED:
AGE: SEX: NUMBER:
LOCATION: Exact address or specific details, such as distance and direction from the nearest landmark:
County: City: Elevation:
Time: Duration of Observation:
Distance to Bird: Light Conditions:
Habitat:
Optical Equipment:
OBSERVER:
Initial Observer and others who independently identified this bird:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: include size, shape, plumage characters, eye color, legs, bill, and any other unique features:
VOCALIZATIONS:
BEHAVIOR:
Describe the specific features that led to your conclusion. What other species were considered? How were these eliminated?
What experience have you had with this and the similar species?
Significance of the occurrence for this date and place:
Notes were made ___ At the time of the sighting OR ___ Later (when?)
___Before OR ___After consulting field guides
How well was the bird seen? ___Very well ___Moderately well ___OK ___ Poorly
Books, illustrations and advice consulted; how did these influence your description and conclusion?
Additional documentation: attach and label notes, drawings, photos, recordings, etc.
Include your name, the date, and location on the materials!
Signature______________________
Address, e-mail address, and phone number
Date Prepared:
Send to: Arizona Bird Committee, Gary Rosenberg, Secretary, PO Box 91856, Tucson, AZ
85752-1856
OR Email to: ghrosenberg@comcast.net
Reference: ìHow To Document Rare Birdsî, Birding 24(3):145 | ||
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