Records Committee Thirteenth Report

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Thirteenth Report of the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. - The Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee (FOSRC) critically reviews all written sight reports and specimens and/or photographic records (including audio recordings) submitted to it to determine the validity of the reports. The Committee’s findings are published periodically in the Florida Field Naturalist (FFN). Of the 65 reports received and logged in 1996 through June 2000, 6 were not reviewed for various reasons discussed subsequently, 1 was withdrawn, and 4 are still under consideration: Cassin’s Kingbird, Tyrannus vociferans (97-375); Thayer’s Gull, Larus thayeri (99-389); Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus (00-402); and Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus (00-410). The committee considered 7 reports submitted prior to 1996. Of these, 1 was not reviewed. Thus of the 60 reports resolved, 36 (60%) were accepted and 24 (40%) were not accepted.

Since 1996, 13 species were added to the official FOSRC list of accepted Florida species. In addition, Rufous-sided Towhee was split into Eastern Towhee and Spotted Towhee, both verified from Florida, and Sharp-tailed Sparrow was split into Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow and Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, also both verified from Florida, bringing the total to 480 species (see R&W 1992, FFN 23:38-43, FFN 24:122-134) (Appendix 1). Since the publication of Robertson and Woolfenden (1992), hereafter referred to as (R&W 1992), a total of 19 species have been added to the official FOSRC state list: Rough-legged Hawk, Buteo lagopus (00-415); Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus (99-401); South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki (FFN 23:38-43); Gray-hooded Gull, Larus cirrocephalus (99-396); California Gull, Larus californicus (99-392); Thick-billed Murre, Uria lomvia (00-419); White-tipped Dove, Leptotila verreauxi (95-337); Snowy Owl, Nyctea scandiaca (00-406); Vaux’s Swift, Chaetura vauxi (FFN 24:122-134); Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (00-409); Allen’s Hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (97-380); Western Wood-Pewee, Contopus sordidulus (FFN 24:122-134); Cuban Pewee, Contopus caribaeus (FFN 24:122-134); Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus (00-416); Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Myiodynates luteiventris (96-362); MacGillivray’s Warbler, Oporornis tolmiei (98-385); and American Tree Sparrow, Spizella arborea (98-386) and the two taxonomic splits mentioned above

In 1998, with the adoption of new and more comprehensive Rules and Procedures (cf. the FOS’ web page at <http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fos>), the FOSRC may add species to its official state list without verifiable evidence, providing it so annotates them. However, since the new rules were adopted, no reports of species new to the state list submitted without verifiable evidence have satisfied the Committee’s criteria for acceptance. Thus, all 480 species currently on the FOSRC state list are independently verifiable.

FOSRC members who evaluated these reports and their expiration date of tenure are as follows: Bruce H. Anderson (1996), Lyn S. Atherton (2003), Reed Bowman (2005), Robert A. Duncan (2004), R. Todd Engstrom (2002), Jon Greenlaw (2006), Wayne Hoffman (1998), Brian Hope (1999), Vaughn W. Morrison (1997), William B. Robertson, Jr. (deceased 2000), P. William Smith (resigned 1998), Mickey C. Wheeler (2001), and Glen E. Woolfenden (2000).

In this report is a list of species known to occur in Florida that the Committee has deemed sufficiently rare or difficult to identify to suggest FOSRC evaluation. Any species included on this list should be documented by the observer. All observers are encouraged to submit these reports to the FOSRC, including those intended for publication in the Florida Field Naturalist or any other publication.

While in the field, the observer should record a detailed description of all body parts (e.g., bill, legs, and feet, noting size, shape, and colors). Although a specimen or photograph and vocal recordings are preferred, a sketch of the bird and vocal descriptions are beneficial. Behavioral traits and the habitat should be detailed. It is necessary to describe how all similar species were eliminated (e.g., similar members within a genus), not only those known or suspected to occur in Florida, but also any species that could possibly stray here or possibly escape from captivity. All observations should be submitted on the standard report form available from the Secretary or on the FOS’ web page at <http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fos>. In addition to uniformity, the report form provides the Committee and the observer with guidelines to those factors used by the FOSRC for its evaluation. Completed forms with supporting material should be submitted to the Secretary of the FOSRC.

Since 1994, the Committee has consisted of 7 members. Since adoption of the current FOSRC Rules and Procedures in 1998, an accepted report requires 7 accepting votes; or, 6 accepting votes and either 1 non-accept or abstain; or 5 accepts and 2 abstains. However, a report remains in circulation until it either is accepted, or it receives 7 non-accepting votes; or, 6 non-accepting votes and either 1 accept or abstain; or 5 non-accepts and 2 abstains. Prior to 1998, a unanimous vote was required to accept a report. The Committee adopted the "Verified Species" listed in Florida Bird Species: an annotated list (R&W 1992) as its baseline scientific list of Florida’s avifauna ("State List"). When a report is accepted for a species new to the state, it is added to the official FOSRC state list, only when its natural occurrence is probable. If supporting specimens, photographs, or audio recordings exist it is considered verifiable; otherwise it is annotated as unverifiable. When a report is not accepted, it does not necessarily mean that a species was not correctly identified. Sometimes a sighting is too brief or the written account lacks sufficient detail to eliminate all possibilities. The Committee will reconsider a report if additional information is submitted that might alter a previous decision. All supporting documentation is deposited in the FOS Archives at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville.

Contributors to this report: Michael J. Austin (MJA), Evelyn V. Barbig (EVB), Harold J. Belcher (HJB), Jane and Pat Bell (JPB), Robert J. Bell (RJB), Ted Below (TB), Mark Berney (MB), Edmond Case (EC), James E. Cavanagh (JEC), Roger Clark (RC), Buck and Linda Cooper (BLC), Robert A. Duncan (RAD), Bob Dusek (BD), Gene and Nancy Estes (GNE), Chuck Geanangel (CG),Wally George (WG), Jon S. Greenlaw (JSG), Charles Hansrote (CH), David Harden (DH), Wayne Hoffman (WH), Howard Horne (HH), Dean and Sally Jue (DSJ), Kevin T. Karlson (KTK), Glade Koch (GK), Jerry Krammriah (JK), Howard Langridge (HL), Patrick R. Leary (PRL), Paul Lehman (PL), Lorne K. Malo (LKM), Curtis Marantz (CM), Douglas B. McNair (DBM), Mike San Miguel (MSM), Joseph A. Ondreijko (JAO), Michael Patten (MP), James Pfeiffer (JP), Robert Powell (RP), Bill Pranty (BP), Kurt and Cindy Radamaker (KCR), Bryant Roberts (BR), Joshua S. Rose (JSR), Rex Rowan (RR), Bob and Martha Sargent (BMS), P. William Smith (PWS), Joseph M. Soehnel (JMS), Donald and Lillian Stokes (DLS), L. W. Timmer (LWT), Billi Wagner (BW), George Wallace (GW), Donald M. Ware (DMW), Mary (Mickey) C. Wheeler (MCW), Glen E. Woolfenden (GEW), David Wright (DW), Wilfred Yusek (WY)

Accepted Reports

(in currently recognized nomenclature and phylogenetic sequence [AOU 1998, 2000])

Yellow-nosed Albatross, Thalassarche chlororhynchos (RP, 00-420): Photograph and description of a bird observed approximately 1 May 2000, 30 miles west of Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Co. Two previous records from Florida: a photograph (TTRS p.416-420) of a bird seen 3 July 1983 off St. Marks light, Wakulla Co. and a specimen (Archbold Biological Station GEW 5866) collected 27 May 1992 in Key Largo, Monroe Co. Considered a verified species by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 95-326 (genus only); not accepted: none.

Manx Shearwater, Puffinus puffinus (RAD, 97-374): Photograph and description of a bird found 19 July 1997 at Pensacola Beach, Escambia Co., during Hurricane Danny. The bird was taken to a local veterinarian, photographed, and eventually released. Several specimens exist of this species from Florida, including the Gulf coast and Escambia Co. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 94-322; not accepted: none.

Red-billed Tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus (BD, 96-368): Description of a bird observed 29 June 1996 at Soldier Key, Biscayne National Park, Dade Co. Many reports (ca. 10-12) of this species along Atlantic, particularly northeast, coast (R&W 1992). Two previous records: Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns Co., October 1975, and Hutchinson Island, Martin Co., September 1979. Not previously reviewed by FOSRC.

Ross’s Goose, Chen rossii (DBM, 99-399): Description and photograph of a bird observed 16 November - 28 December 1996 at Apalachicola, Franklin Co. Many reports of this species, often individuals seen in flocks of C. caerulescens. Two previously published photographs (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 88-133, 92-252; not accepted: none.

Rough-legged Hawk, Buteo lagopus (KCR, 00-415, 00-417, 00-418): Description and photographs of a light morph bird and two immature dark morph birds observed 16 - 26 February 2000 at Zellwood, Orange Co. Many (ca. 60) reports throughout the state, but considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 82-026, 88-139, 89-165, 91-245. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus (BP, 99-401): Description and photographs of a bird observed by numerous people 7 December 1997 - 4 January 1998 along the eastern shore of Lake Istokpoga, about 6 miles east of Lake Placid, Highlands Co. One previous report in Palm Beach Co., but considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992), although has occurred elsewhere along the Atlantic coast of North America. Not previously reviewed by FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Calidris acuminata (JEC, 96-354): Description of a bird observed 15 September 1995 near Tallahassee, Leon Co. One previous record, a bird collected in southern Dade Co. (R&W 1992). Not previously reviewed by FOSRC.

South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki (LKM, 99-394; HLB, PRL, 99-395; JSG, MCW, 00-414): Photographs and descriptions of three birds that appeared along the Atlantic Coast during the fall of 1998. An intermediate morph bird (99-394) observed 9 November 1998 near New Smyrna Beach, Volusia Co. Another intermediate morph (99-395) was observed 7-10 October 1998 near Ft. Clinch State Park, Nassau Co. This bird was eventually captured and taken to a local wildlife rehabilitator, then released 18 October at Ft. Clinch. A dark morph bird (00-414) was observed 4-12 December 1998 near Boynton Beach Inlet, Palm Beach Co. Ca. 10 reports from Florida but considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 82-024, 94-319 (genus only); not accepted: 83-030, 83-056. Annotated on official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species;

Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus (RC, 99-400): Photographs and description of a first winter bird observed 26-27 December 1998 at Black Hammock Island, near Jacksonville, Duval Co. Irregular winter visitor (ca. 15 reports) (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 82-021; not accepted: none.

Gray-hooded Gull, Larus cirrocephalus (DBM, 99-396): Photographs and description of an adult bird in breeding (alternate) plumage observed 26 December 1998 at the boat landing for St. Vincent NWR at Apalachicola, Franklin Co. Represents first photographic record for North America. Not previously reviewed by FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

California Gull, Larus californicus (DBM, 99-392): Photographs and description of a first winter bird observed 26 September 1998 at Apalachicola, Franklin Co., as Hurricane Georges approached the Gulf coast. Previously identified in 1978 and 1979, but photographs thought by some to be aberrant dark-eyed Herring Gull (L. argentatus). Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 83-040; not accepted: 88-130, 89-182. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Thick-billed Murre, Uria lomvia (HEW, GEW, 00-419): Published account with photograph (FFN 26:139-140) of a bird observed 6 December 1992 on Hobe Sound Highway, Palm Beach Co. The bird was brought to a wildlife hospital where it subsequently died. The specimen was an emaciated female, subsequently prepared as a skin and housed in the collection at Archbold Biological Station (GEW 5872). Several reports of this species from Florida exist, but no previous verifiable records. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 83-027. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Zenaida Dove, Zenaida aurita (WH, PWS, 97-379): Description of an adult observed 15 and 21 February 1996 at Windley Key Quarry, Monroe Co. Although Audubon (in Howell 1932) reported them to nest commonly “in the islands near Indian Key,” no modern specimens of this species exist (R&W 1992). Several published photographs exist: Plantation Key, Monroe Co., Dec. 1962 and upper Key Largo, Monroe Co., June 1988 (FFN 17:67-69) (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 82-018, 83-035, 88-141.

White-tipped Dove, Leptotila verreauxi (KTK, 95-337): Photograph and description of a bird observed 6-7 April 1995 at Garden Key, Dry Tortugas, Monroe Co. After extensive review determined characteristics consistent with L. v. fulviventris, the subspecies of southeastern Mexico and Yucatan. No previous reports from Florida and not previously reviewed by FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Snowy Owl, Nyctea scandiaca (JEC, GW, 00-406): Photograph and description of an immature male observed 8-11 December 1999 at St. George Island, Franklin Co. Feathers appeared unworn reducing probability of an escaped captive. Two previous reports during years (1950, 1975) when major flights occurred farther north. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Not previously reviewed by FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Vaux’s Swift, Chaetura vauxi (DBM, 99-397): Published report (Alabama Birdlife 44:20-21) of two adult birds roosting in a chimney at Apalachicola, Franklin Co., one of which was banded, measured, and released. Previously published reports of this species in Florida, based on recordings of vocalizations and photographs, include once in Gainesville, Alachua, Co. (FFN 23:25-29), and twice previously in Apalachicola (FFN 25:54-57). Several previous reports of birds wintering in the panhandle (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 95-331; not accepted: 90-184.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (GW, 00-409): Specimen, photographs, and description of an immature male observed at a backyard feeder 18 January to 2 February 2000 at Crawfordsville, Wakulla Co. Bird subsequently died during banding. Specimen in collection at Archbold Biological Station (GEW 5945). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 96-358. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Allen’s Hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (BMS, BR, 97-380): Photographs and description of a second-year male banded, measured, and tail feathers collected 30 January 1997 at a backyard feeder in Gainesville, Alachua Co. Unreported before the mid-1980's, several reports since then, including published photographs: Cedar Key, Levy Co. (American Birds 42:371) (R&W 1992). The FOSRC concluded that measurements of the widths of rectrices is necessary to identify extralimital Rufous/Allen’s hummingbirds (McKenzie and Robbins 1999). Previous reports of all green-backed hummingbirds were likely Allen’s but were not accepted without tail measurements. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 88-138, 99-390. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Calliope Hummingbird, Stellula calliope (BLC, 96-363): Photographs and description of an adult male observed 31 March 1996 at a backyard feeder in Lakeland, Polk Co. One previous record of a hatching-year female banded, photographed, measured and three tail feathers collected 18 December 1989 at Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co. (R&W 1992). Also a specimen at Archbold Biololigcal Station (GEW 5901) of a hatch-year male collected 19 December 1995 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., not reviewed by FOSRC. One report near Tallahassee. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 90-192; not accepted: none.

Say’s Phoebe, Sayornis saya (RR, 98-382): Photographs and description of a bird observed 19 January 1998 near Genoa, Hamilton Co. About nine reports, most along Gulf coast in fall (R&W 1992). One previously published photograph near Apopka, Orange Co., November 1975 (American Birds 30:57) (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 88-158; not accepted: none.

Cassin’s Kingbird, Tyrannus vociferans (KCR, 00-407): Photographs and description of a bird observed 5 December 1999 near Hopper Farms, Apopka, Orange Co. One previous record: photographs and audio recording of an individual near Loxahatchee NWR, December 1988 (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 85-074, 92-255; not accepted: none.

Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus (MCW, 00-416): Video and audio recording of vocalization and description of an adult in fresh plumage observed 18 October 1999 near Coral Gables, Dade Co. Prior to splitting T. couchi from T. melancholicus (AOU 1983), all reports were referred to T. melancholicus (R&W 1992). Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Not previously reviewed by the FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species;

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Myiodynastes luteiventris (MCW, 96-362): Photographs and video of a bird observed 14 October 1995 at Matheson Hammock County Park, Coral Gables, Dade Co. Two previous reports: southwestern Florida Bay, October 1960 and St. Marks NWR, October 1991, both identified only to genus, but possibly this species. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Not previously reviewed by FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Thick-billed Vireo, Vireo crassirostris (WG, 96-355): Audio recording and description of a bird observed 24 April 1995 near Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co. Species thoroughly documented in Florida with audio recordings and photographs (Stevenson and Anderson 1994). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 89-179, 90-202, 91-226, 94-308; not accepted: 88-151, 93-279.

Northern Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe (MB, 97-372): Description of a first-winter bird observed on 13 October 1996 on Big Pine Key, Monroe Co. Seven reports, of which several records predate FOSRC: specimen near Corkscrew Swamp, Collier Co., November 1955, photograph, Cape San Blas, Gulf Co., Sept. 1976. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 94-316; not accepted: 81-003, 82-020

Varied Thrush, Ixoreus naevius (WY, 96-371): Photographs and description of an adult male observed 1 November 1996 at Honeymoon Island State Recreation Area, Pinellas Co. Two previous records from the Panhandle and a record from the southeastern coast (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by the FOSRC: 85-076, 88-132; not accepted: none.

Kirtland’s Warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii (KCR, 00-403): Photographs and description of a bird observed 16 October 1999 at New Smyrna Dunes Park, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia Co. Ca. 15 reports scattered throughout state, except Keys (R&W 1992). One specimen from late 1800's in Palm Beach Co. (FMNH 20515 in R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by the FOSRC: 82-025, 93-273; not accepted: 82-015, 89-176, 97-376 (see below).

MacGillivray’s Warbler, Oporornis tolmiei (JSG, DLS, 98-385): Photograph, audio recording, and description of an adult male in breeding plumage observed 8-16 April 1998 near the Sanibel lighthouse, Lee Co. Two reports of Oporornis suggest this species, but considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Not previously reviewed by FOSRC. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

American Tree Sparrow, Spizella arborea (RJB, 98-386): Photographs and description of an adult bird observed 15 April 1998 at St. Marks NWR, Wakulla Co. Several reports, no previous records. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 83-037. Added to the official FOSRC state list as a verifiable species.

Harris’ Sparrow, Zonotrichia querula (RAD, 97-378): Description of an adult bird in winter plumage observed 16 December 1997 at the county yard waste dump at Ft. Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co. Many reports (ca. 11) and several published photographs (R&W 1992). Report of a bird February 1994 in Alachua Co., not reviewed for lack of documentation. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 94-315; not accepted: none.

Chestnut-collared Longspur, Calcarius ornatus (OB, 89-181; DH, 00-404): Reevaluation of a previously considered report (89-181). Photographs and description of a bird observed 24 November 1983 near Pa Hay Okee, Everglades National Park, Dade Co. Photographs confirmed essential field marks. Second record included photograph and description (00-404) of fall immature bird observed 31 October 1999 at Ft. Pickens, Escambia Co. Only two previous reports (one with a specimen) from Tallahassee. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 89-181 (reevaluated here).

Reports not Accepted

Red-necked Grebe, Podiceps griseus (96-370): Description of an adult bird observed 3 January 1981 at Martin County Park and Fish Beach, Martin Co. insufficient to confirm identification. No previous photographs, specimens, or otherwise verified reports of this species exist from Florida (R&W 1992). However, listed as having occurred in Florida in other references (Howell 1932), but without details regarding evidence. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Great White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus (98-383): Description of a bird resting on a sand spit in a phosphate pit near Bradley Junction, Polk Co. insufficient to confirm identification and origin uncertain. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Scarlet Ibis, Eudocimus ruber (94-299): Report of a bird that first appeared in February 1988 on Lower Matecumbe Key, Monroe Co., in immature plumage. The bird remained in this area for several years, eventually attaining adult plumage. The identity of this bird was unchallenged (photographs and description provided), but origin uncertain. Scarlet Ibis were raised at Disneyworld in 1987, but the exact number and the possibility of escapes are unknown. Escapes and previous introductions make natural status uncertain. Several specimens purportedly taken in Florida during the late 1800's. Considered a verified species in R&W (1992), but they add “perhaps more correctly assigned to Appendix B (probably unestablished exotics) or C (unestablished exotics).” Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 94-306.

White-cheeked Pintail, Anas bahamensis (96-367): Multiple reports of an adult male bird observed throughout spring, summer, and fall 1996 at Merritt Island NWR, Brevard Co. The identity of this bird was unchallenged (detailed description provided), but origin uncertain. The bird appeared paler than usual, suggesting an avicultural origin. Considered an occasional to irregular visitor to Florida (multiple specimens and published photographs). Listed as a verified species in R&W (1992), but a common bird in waterfowl collections and some reports traced to known escapes (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 90-201; not accepted: none.

Ferruginous Hawk, Buteo regalis (96-369): Two reports (photographs and descriptions) of an immature bird observed late March - early April 1996 near the municipal water treatment pools, Tallahassee, Leon Co. Photographs could not eliminate Krider’s Red-tailed Hawk. Very rare and irregular winter visitor (ca. 5 accepted reports [not all reviewed by FOSRC], one published photograph). Listed as a verified species in R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 84-059, 86-093; not accepted: 85-072, 87-127, 87-128, 88-135, 88-150, 93-278.

Little Stint, Calidris minuta (98-388): Photographs and description of a bird observed 5 November 1998 at Naples Beach, Collier Co. Bird roosting in a group of Calidris alba. Plumage appeared different, but photographs suggested that the bird had three toes and C. alba is only Calidris species with three toes. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida (R&W 1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 85-085.

California Gull, Larus californicus (00-408): Photographs and description of a first-winter bird observed 11-14 December 1999 near East Point, Franklin Co. insufficient to distinguish from first-winter L. argentatus with pale, bicolor bill. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 83-040, 99-392 (see above); not accepted: 88-130, 89-182.

Kelp Gull, Larus dominicanus (96-361): Description of a third-winter bird observed 23 December 1995 at Ft. Pickens State Park, Santa Rosa Co. insufficient to confirm identification. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Iceland Gull, Larus glaucoides (98-384): Description of a first-year winter bird observed at Ft. Clinch State Park fishing pier, Nassau Co. insufficient to distinguish from first-year winter plumage of several other species. Many reports (ca. 35 reports [most not evaluated by FOSRC], 1 specimen, several published photographs), but confusion may exist with similar L. thayeri or L. hyperboreus (R&W 1992). Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 93-270; not accepted: 93-277.

Northern Saw-whet Owl, Aegolius acadicus (97-373): Description of a vocalizing bird 19 February 1997 at Indian Lake Estates, Polk Co. insufficient to confirm identification. Saw-whet Owls on wintering grounds do not normally occupy cavities and are usually silent, contra this bird. Casual fall-winter visitor, particularly to northeastern Florida (R&W 1992). Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992); two specimens. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Common Poorwill, Phalaenoptilus nuttallii (95-336): Reevaluation of a previously considered report. Description of a bird observed May 1995 in the Dry Tortugas (FFN 24:16-17) insufficient to confirm identification. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: 95-336 (reevaluated here), 95-346.

White-throated Swift, Aeronautes saxatalis (96-364): Description of a single bird in flight, 800-1000' overhead in a flock of Chimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica), 11 May 1996 at Port Orange, Volusia Co., insufficient to confirm identification. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Allen’s Hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (93-276, 99-390): Reevaluation of a previously considered report (93-276) because tail feathers purportedly available. However, tail feathers lost and without tail measurements, previous decision of “not accepted” stands. Second report a description of an adult male observed at a backyard feeder 5 January 1998 at Tallahassee, Leon Co. Unreported before the mid-1980's, several reports since then, including published photos: Cedar Key, Levy Co. (American Birds 42:371) (R&W 1992). The FOSRC concluded that measurements of the widths of rectrices is necessary to distinguish extralimital Rufous/Allen’s hummingbirds (McKenzie and Robbins 1999). Previous reports of all green-backed hummingbirds were likely Allen’s but were not accepted without tail measurements. Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 97-380 (see above); not accepted: 88-138, 93-276 (reevaluated here).

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (96-358): Description and drawing of tail of a bird observed at a backyard feeder 9 January 1996 at Pensacola, Escambia Co. insufficient to confirm identification. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 00-409 (see above); not accepted: none.

Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens (96-359): Two reports, with photographs and descriptions of a female or immature male observed at a backyard feeder 22 December 1995 at Pace, Santa Rosa Co. Description inadequate to confirm identity and photographs could not eliminate Black-chinned Hummingbird. No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Cuban Pewee, Contopus caribaeus (00-412): Photographs and description of a bird observed 13-14 May 1998 at Garden Key, Dry Tortugas, Monroe Co. insufficient to confirm identification. One report near Hypoluxo Island in 1984, but considered unverified straggler in R&W (1992), subsequently added to the official FOSRC state list (FFN 24:122-134). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 95-333; not accepted: none.

Myiodynastes flycatcher, Myiodynastes sp. (95-343): Description of a bird observed 25 September 1995 at St. George Island State Park, Franklin Co. Description insufficient to distinguish genus from related genera. Two previous reports of Myiodynastes spp. (not reviewed by FOSRC) thought likely to be M. luteiventris (R&W 1992) and recent report of M. luteiventris with photographs and videos accepted by FOSRC (see above). No previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of M. maculatus exist from Florida. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Brown-chested Martin, Progne tapera (91-248): Reevaluation of a previously considered report. Description of a possibly immature bird perched and preening on a wire and flying near Brown’s Farm Wildlife Management Area, Palm Beach Co. This report was previously accepted by the FOSRC but under different criteria; because the bird was neither collected nor photographed, it was considered only hypothetical (FFN 23:40), a status no longer recognized by the FOSRC. Upon reconsideration, the FOSRC decided the original field notes were insufficient to confirm identity. No photographs or specimens of this species exist from Florida and considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 91-248 (reconsidered, not accepted); not accepted: none.

Kirtland’s Warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii (97-376): Description of a bird observed 20 October 1997, 3 miles south of Sebastian Inlet, Indian River Co. Observation so brief that field marks and behavior noted could not eliminate similar species. Sporadic to occasional transient, perhaps wandering migrants (R&W 1992). Many fall and spring reports (not all evaluated) and one specimen. Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 82-025, 93-273, 00-403 (see above); not accepted: 82-015, 89-176.

Bahama Yellowthroat, Geothlypis rostrata (00-411): Description of a bird observed 29 April 2000, 1 mile south of Mahogany Hammock, Everglades National Park, Dade Co. insufficient to confirm identification. Only two previous reports in Florida, considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Not previously reviewed by FOSRC.

Harris’ Sparrow, Zonotrichia querula (97-381): Description of a first-year bird observed in a backyard 12-14 November 1997 at Niceville, Okaloosa Co. insufficient to confirm identity. Irregular winter visitor, often at backyard feeders (R&W 1992). Many reports and published photographs. Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 94-315; not accepted: none.

Common Redpoll, Carduelis flammea (00-413): Description of a bird observed on Garden Key, Dry Tortugas, Monroe Co. insufficient to confirm identity. Single report on a Jacksonville Christmas Bird Count in 1971 (R&W 1992). Considered an unverified straggler by R&W (1992). Not previously reviewed by the FOSRC.

Tri-colored Munia (formerly Chestnut Mannikin), Lonchura malacca (99-398): Photographs and description of an adult bird observed 25-26 June 1999 within the walls of Ft. Jefferson on Garden Key, Dry Tortugas, Monroe Co. appeared to be L. malacca, but taxonomic status of this species unclear. Because the species has been introduced and established in Puerto Rico, possibly could have been a natural occurrence, but also a common captive bird in South Florida and the West Indies, thus the origin was considered uncertain. The bird had a long hallux nail, suggesting an avicultural origin. Previous report of successful breeding in Florida (American Birds 19:537), otherwise no previous photographs, specimens, or verified reports of this species exist from Florida (R&W 1992). Considered an unestablished exotic by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: none; not accepted: none.

Reports not Evaluated

Red-footed Booby, Sula sula (98-387): Photographs and description of a bird observed 21 April 1998 at Long Key, Dry Tortugas, Monroe Co. Very rare, irregular visitor during the summer and fall at the Dry Tortugas, multiple specimens and published photographs (R&W 1992). Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992), no longer on FOSRC review list. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 82-013, 95-344; not accepted: none.

White-faced Ibis, Plegadis chihi (94-312b): Previously split from report 94-312a because of assertions that multiple birds may have been involved. No detailed description, but observation reported second hand to FOSRC members. Report had remained open pending receipt of more detailed descriptions and a video that had reportedly been taken of the bird. These were never received and the report was withdrawn. A rare, sporadic visitor, several specimens, including a female collected with eggs and nest in Brevard Co., and several published photographs (R&W 1992). Listed as a verified species in R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 94-312a; not accepted: none.

Key West Quail-Dove, Geotrygon chrysia (99-391, 99-393 and other reports not catalogued): Multiple reports received, photographs and descriptions of birds observed during April 1999 at Bear Lake Trail, Everglades National Park, Dade Co.; Bill Baggs State Recreation Area, Miami, Dade, Co.; and Birch State Park, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co. A rare, sporadic straggler to the Keys, one specimen and multiple published photographs (R&W 1992). Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992), no longer on FOSRC review list. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 87-114, 90-207, 91-246, 92-258; not accepted: none.

Anna’s Hummingbird, Calypte anna (96-360): Photograph and description of a bird observed at a backyard feeder 14 May 1995 at Tallahassee, Leon Co. Withdrawn. Known in Florida from one record, an individual photographed and videotaped at a feeder 17 January - 8 March 1988 at Tallahassee, Leon Co. (American Birds 42:425). Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992). Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 88-154; not accepted: none.

Ash-throated Flycatcher, Myiarchus cinerescens (00-405): Description of a bird observed 10 November 1999 at the Black Swamp, southwest of Tallahassee, Leon Co. Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992), no longer on FOSRC review list. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 83-051, 90-186, 94-287, 94-289, 94-314, 94-324, 94-325; not accepted: 90-187, 94-284.

Warbling Vireo, Vireo gilvus (96-365, 366a, 366b): Multiple reports received, descriptions of birds observed March - April 1996 at Ft. Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., and Key West, Monroe Co. Considered rare, irregular spring and fall transient (R&W 1992). Commonly reported, but only two specimens from Florida (Stevenson and Anderson 1994). Listed as a verified species by R&W (1992), no longer on FOSRC review list. Reports previously accepted by FOSRC: 88-156; not accepted: 95-335.

Taxonomic Revisions

The FOSRC follows the American Ornithologists’ Union in all matters of taxonomy and nomenclature. The AOU’s Committee on Classification and Nomenclature periodically publishes taxonomic and nomenclatural revisions to its Check-list of North American Birds. The FOSRC shall initiate a review of any species-level taxa that should be added to or deleted from the official FOSRC state list as a result of revisions to the AOU’s Check-list. The following apply to Florida based on changes published by the AOU after publication of R&W (1992) up to and including American Ornithologists’ Union (2000).

Gray-cheeked Thrush, Catharus minimus was split into C. minimus (Gray-cheeked Thrush) and C. bicknelli (Bicknell’s Thrush) (AOU 1995), on the basis of differences in morphology, vocalizations, habitat preferences and migration patterns (Ouellet 1993). C. minimus is a regular fall and spring transient throughout Florida. The FOSRC voted to retain C. minimus on the official FOSRC state list. C. bicknelli winters in the Greater Antilles and is assumed to migrate through Florida. Specimens of both species have been reported collected in Florida, but none of the specimens in the collection at Archbold Biological Station appeared consistent with morphological and plumage characteristics of C. bicknelli based on data provided by Ouellet (1993). The FOSRC concluded that the status of C. bicknelli in Florida requires additional research before adding it to the official FOSRC state list.

Rufous-sided Towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus was split again into P. erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee) and P. maculatus (Spotted Towhee) (AOU 1995), on the basis of differences in dorsal plumage patterns, vocalizations, the degree of sexual dimorphism, assortative mating, and significant genetic divergence. P. erythrophthalmus is a common resident in Florida and the FOSRC voted to retain this species on the official FOSRC state list, noting the change in common name. P. maculatus is casual in eastern North America and the two species form a narrow hybrid zone in the central Great Plains. Review of the only Florida specimen of P. maculatus (TTRS 2955), a female collected by Henry M. Stevenson on 14 December 1967 near St. Theresa, Franklin Co., confirmed its identity. The FOSRC voted to add P. maculatus to the official FOSRC state list.

Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Ammodramus caudacutus was split into A. caudacutus (Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow) and A. nelsoni (Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow) (AOU 1995), on the basis of differences in morphology, vocalizations, and breeding habitat (Greenlaw 1993). Both species are common winter residents in Florida. Following examination of the morphological differences of several specimens (collection of Archbold Biological Station) of both species collected in Florida, the FOSRC voted to retain A. caudacutus on the official FOSRC state list, noting the change in common name, and to add A. nelsoni to the list.

Northern Oriole, Icterus galbula was split again into I. galbula (Baltimore Oriole), I. bullockii (Bullock’s Oriole), and I. abeillei (Black-backed Oriole) (AOU 1995), reverting to their former English names, on the basis of differences in morphology, plumage, vocalizations, and a variety of other characteristics. Hybridization between all three species occurs, but the hybrid zone is stable with little introgression (Corbin and Sibley 1977, Rising 1983). I. galbula is a regular transient and an uncommon winter visitor to Florida. The FOSRC voted to retain I. galbula on the official FOSRC state list, noting the change in common name. I. bullockii also is considered widespread and is purported to make up a considerable part of the wintering population in northwestern Florida (Duncan 1988 in R&W 1992). Only two specimens identified as I. bullockii have been collected in Florida: UMRC 1437 (now in collections at Archbold), collected by D. R. Paulson on 24 December 1956, 3 miles east of Princeton, Dade Co., and TTRS 2443, collected by S. L. Olson on 17 October 1964 on Dog Island, Franklin Co. Review of these specimens found that neither was fully consistent with plumage characteristics of winter female or immature I. bullockii (Lee and Birch 1998), but were consistent with I. galbula. The FOSRC concluded that the status of I. bullockii in Florida requires additional research before adding it to the official FOSRC state list.

Literature Cited

American Ornithologists’ Union. 1983. Check-list of North American Birds. Sixth ed. American Ornithologists’ Union, Washington, D.C.

American Ornithologist’ Union. 1995. Fortieth supplement to the American Ornithologists’ Union Check-list of North American Birds. Auk 112:819-830.

American Ornithologists’ Union. 1998. Check-list of North American Birds. Seventh ed. American Ornithologists’ Union, Washington, D.C.

American Ornithologist’ Union. 2000. Forty-second supplement to the American Ornithologists’ Union Check-list of North American Birds. Auk 117:847-858.

Anderson, B.H. 1995. Eleventh report of the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee: 1993. Florida Field Naturalist 23:38-43.

Anderson, B.H. 1996. Twelfth report of the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee: 1994 & 1995. Florida Field Naturalist 24:122-134.

Corbin, K. W. and C. G. Sibley. 1977. Rapid evolution in orioles of the genus Icterus. Condor 79:335-342.

Greenlaw, J. S. 1993. Behavioral and morphological diversification in Sharp-tailed Sparrows (Ammodramus caudacutus) of the Atlantic coast. Auk 110:286-303.

Howell, A.H. 1932. Florida Bird Life. Coward-McCann, New York.

Lee, C. T. and A. Birch. 1998. Field identification of female and immature Bullock’s and Baltimore orioles. Birding 30:282-295.

McKenzie, P.M. and M.B. Robbins. 1998. Identification of adult male Rufous and Allens’s hummingbirds, with specific comments on dorsal coloration. Western Birds 30:86-93.

McNair, D.B. and T. E. Lewis. 1998. Fourth verified record of Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi) in Florida. Alabama Birdlife 44:20-21.

Ouellet, H. 1993. Bicknell’s Thrush: Taxonomic status and distribution. Wilson Bulletin 105:545-572.

Rising, J. D. 1983. The progress of oriole hybridization in Kansas. Auk 100:885-897.

Robertson, W.B. Jr., and G. E. Woolfenden. 1992. Florida Bird Species: An Annotated List. Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publ. No. 6.

Stevenson, H.M. and B.H. Anderson. 1994. The Birdlife of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville.

FOS Records Committee report prepared by: Reed Bowman (Secretary), Archbold Biological Station, P.O. Box 2057, Lake Placid, Florida 33862. Other committee members are: Lyn S. Atherton, 1100 Pinellas Bayway I-3, Tierra Verde, Florida 33715; Robert A. Duncan, 614 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561; R. Todd Engstrom, Tall Timbers Research Station, Rt.1, Box 678, Tallahassee, Florida 32312; Jon S. Greenlaw, 2813 S.W. 43^rd Lane, Cape Coral, Florida 33914; Mary C. Wheeler, 11700 S.W. 104^th Ave., Miami, Florida 33176; Glen E. Woolfenden, Archbold Biological Station, P.O. Box 2057, Lake Placid, Florida 33862.

Appendix 1.

Official State List of the Birds of Florida as Compiled by the

Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee

A list of modern bird species definitely having occurred in Florida by natural appearance or by establishment of an exotic. The base list shall be the Supplement: Checklist of Florida Birds, pp. 255-260 in Robertson & Woolfenden (1992), as updated by final decisions of the Florida Ornithological Society’s Records Committee. The list of 480 species is updated through 26 July 2000. Established exotics (e); extinct native species (x) and disestablished exotics (d); and species listed without verifiable evidence (u) shall be so annotated. Sibling species groups may be included without reference to a particular underlying species but shall not be counted in any total of species found in Florida unless none of the underlying species are on the state list.

Species in the list below annotated with an * should be documented when detected in Florida and submitted to the FOSRC for review. In addition, documentation should be submitted to the FOSRC for any species detected in Florida, believed to have occurred naturally or to have escaped, but not appearing in the main list of the aforementioned publication. Click here for spread sheet version.

GAVIIDAE
Gavia stellata	Red-throated Loon
Gavia pacifica	Pacific Loon
Gavia immer	Common Loon
PODICIPEDIDAE
Tachybaptus dominicus	Least Grebe *
Podilymbus podiceps	Pied-billed Grebe
Podiceps auritus	Horned Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis	Eared Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis	Western Grebe *
DIOMEDEIDAE
Thalassarche chlororhynchos	Yellow-nosed Albatross *
PROCELLARIIDAE
Pterodroma hasitata	Black-capped Petrel
Calonectris diomedea	Cory's Shearwater
Puffinus gravis	Greater Shearwater
Puffinus griseus	Sooty Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus	Manx Shearwater *
Puffinus lherminieri	Audubon's Shearwater
HYDROBATIDAE
Oceanites oceanicus	Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanodroma leucorhoa	Leach's Storm-Petrel
Oceanodroma castro	Band-rumped Storm-Petrel
PHAETHONTIDAE
Phaethon lepturus	White-tailed Tropicbird
Phaethon aethereus	Red-billed Tropicbird *
SULIDAE
Sula dactylatra	Masked Booby
Sula leucogaster	Brown Booby
Sula sula	Red-footed Booby
Morus bassanus	Northern Gannet
PELECANIDAE
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos	American White Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis	Brown Pelican
PHALACROCORACIDAE
Phalacrocorax auritus	Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo	Great Cormorant
ANHINGIDAE
Anhinga anhinga	Anhinga
FREGATIDAE
Fregata magnificens	Magnificent Frigatebird
ARDEIDAE
Botaurus lentiginosus	American Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis	Least Bittern
Ardea herodias	Great Blue Heron
Ardea alba	Great Egret
Egretta thula	Snowy Egret
Egretta caerulea	Little Blue Heron
Egretta tricolor	Tricolored Heron
Egretta rufescens	Reddish Egret
Bubulcus ibis	Cattle Egret
Butorides virescens	Green Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax	Black-crowned Night-Heron
Nyctanassa violacea	Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
THRESKIORNITHIDAE
Eudocimus albus	White Ibis
Eudocimus ruber	Scarlet Ibis *
Plegadis falcinellus	Glossy Ibis
Plegadis chihi	White-faced Ibis *
Ajaia ajaja	Roseate Spoonbill
CICONIIDAE
Mycteria americana	Wood Stork
CATHARTIDAE
Coragyps atratus	Black Vulture
Cathartes aura	Turkey Vulture
PHOENICOPTERIDAE
Phoenicopterus ruber	Greater Flamingo
ANATIDAE
Dendrocygna autumnalis	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna bicolor	Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Anser albifrons	Greater White-fronted Goose
Chen caerulescens	Snow Goose
Chen rossii	Ross's Goose *
Branta canadensis	Canada Goose
Branta bernicla	Brant
Cygnus columbianus	Tundra Swan
Cairina moschata	Muscovy Duck (e)
Aix sponsa	Wood Duck
Anas strepera	Gadwall
Anas penelope	Eurasian Wigeon
Anas americana	American Wigeon
Anas rubripes	American Black Duck
Anas platyrhynchos	Mallard
Anas fulvigula	Mottled Duck
Anas discors	Blue-winged Teal
Anas cyanoptera	Cinnamon Teal
Anas clypeata	Northern Shoveler
Anas bahamensis	White-cheeked Pintail *
Anas acuta	Northern Pintail
Anas crecca	Green-winged Teal
Aythya valisineria	Canvasback
Aythya americana	Redhead
Aythya collaris	Ring-necked Duck
Aythya marila	Greater Scaup
Aythya affinis	Lesser Scaup
Somateria spectabilis	King Eider *
Somateria mollissima	Common Eider
Histrionicus histrionicus	Harlequin Duck
Melanitta perspicillata	Surf Scoter
Melanitta fusca	White-winged Scoter
Melanitta nigra	Black Scoter
Clangula hyemalis	Long-tailed Duck (formerly Oldsquaw)
Bucephala albeola	Bufflehead
Bucephala clangula	Common Goldeneye
Lophodytes cucullatus	Hooded Merganser
Mergus merganser	Common Merganser *
Mergus serrator	Red-breasted Merganser
Nomonyx dominicus	Masked Duck *
Oxyura jamaicensis	Ruddy Duck
ACCIPITRIDAE
Pandion haliaetus	Osprey
Elanoides forficatus	Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus	White-tailed Kite
Rostrhamus sociabilis	Snail Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis	Mississippi Kite
Haliaeetus leucocephalus	Bald Eagle
Circus cyaneus	Northern Harrier
Accipiter striatus	Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter cooperii	Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter gentilis	Northern Goshawk *
Buteo lineatus	Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo platypterus	Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo brachyurus	Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo swainsoni	Swainson's Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis	Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo regalis	Ferruginous Hawk *
Buteo lagopus	Rough-legged Hawk *
Aquila chrysaetos	Golden Eagle
FALCONIDAE
Caracara cheriway	Crested Caracara
Falco sparverius	American Kestrel
Falco columbarius	Merlin
Falco peregrinus	Peregrine Falcon
PHASIANIDAE
Meleagris gallopavo	Wild Turkey
Colinus virginianus	Northern Bobwhite
RALLIDAE
Coturnicops noveboracensis	Yellow Rail
Laterallus jamaicensis	Black Rail
Rallus longirostris	Clapper Rail
Rallus elegans	King Rail
Rallus limicola	Virginia Rail
Porzana carolina	Sora
Porphyrula martinica	Purple Gallinule
Gallinula chloropus	Common Moorhen
Fulica americana	American Coot
ARAMIDAE
Aramus guarauna	Limpkin
GRUIDAE
Grus canadensis	Sandhill Crane
Grus americana	Whooping Crane (x)
CHARADRIIDAE
Vanellus vanellus	Northern Lapwing *
Pluvialis squatarola	Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis dominica	American Golden-Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus	Snowy Plover
Charadrius wilsonia	Wilson's Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus	Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius melodus	Piping Plover
Charadrius vociferus	Killdeer
Charadrius montanus	Mountain Plover *
HAEMATOPODIDAE
Haematopus palliatus	American Oystercatcher
RECURVIROSTRIDAE
Himantopus mexicanus	Black-necked Stilt
Recurvirostra americana	American Avocet
SCOLOPACIDAE
Tringa melanoleuca	Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes	Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa solitaria	Solitary Sandpiper
Catoptrophorus semipalmatus	Willet
Actitis macularia	Spotted Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda	Upland Sandpiper
Numenius phaeopus	Whimbrel
Numenius americanus	Long-billed Curlew
Limosa limosa