Records Committee
Secretary’s Report
Submitted by Jon S. Greenlaw
FOS Board of Directors Meeting, 28 Jan 2006
Synopsis
The FOSRC held its winter meeting on 28 January 2006 at the Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), Gainesville, Florida. We reviewed 16 new reports and evaluated two tabled reports and one unresolved report from September 2005. Eleven of the 16 new reports were submitted with photographs, and three were based on a specimen deposited in the FLMNH. The Committee again evaluated the file of a presumptive White-tipped Dove (Dry Tortugas, spring 2003) to consider new photographs and a written description of the bird that was prepared well after the sighting. This report was left still unresolved. Altogether, we evaluated information that concerned 3 goose, 2 ibis, 2 swift, and 4 tyrant flycatcher reports, and single reports of a seabird, shorebird, gull, alcid, dove, vireo, wood warbler, and an emberizid sparrow. Thirteen of the new reports and one previously tabled report were accepted, and three were not accepted. Two reports from this meeting, and one from 2004 (04-526), remain unresolved. Two species, Northern Fulmar and Lesser Sand-Plover, were added to the Official State List of the Birds of Florida (see Appendix 1), and none was removed. Currently, with the 2 species new to Florida accepted at this meeting, the Florida Bird List stands at 497 species.
Meeting Accomplishments
The Records Committee of the Florida Ornithological Society met at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida, on 28 January 2006. Members present and their year of term expiration on the FOSRC were, Jon Greenlaw (Secretary, 2006), Fred Lohrer (2007), Mickey Wheeler (2008), Todd Engstrom (2009), Sally Jue (2010), Andy Kratter (2011), and Glen Woolfenden (2012). In the text that follows, bolded species names indicate accepted reports.
1. Meeting convened at 08:30, chaired by Jon Greenlaw, Secretary.
2. Minutes of the 10 September 2005 meeting at the FLMNH, Gainesville, Florida, were reviewed and accepted as revised before the meeting.
3. RC 03-504 WHITE-TIPPED DOVE, Leptotila verreauxi subsp., Garden Key, Dry Tortugas, Monroe Co., Florida. The Committee voted to re-open this report at our 10 September 2005 meeting. The bird was observed and photographed 19 April to 2 May 2003. The original report was accompanied by photographs, but no description of the bird was submitted. The Committee reviewed this report at length in July 2003 at its summer meeting. Color and lighting varied among the photographs, making comparisons difficult and interpretation ambiguous. The file was tabled, and then reconsidered at the January 2004 meeting after three new photos were added to the file. We still did not have a formal report that detailed what an observer saw in the field. We considered descriptive and interpretative information taken from the Web. The report was finally rejected, mainly because the photographs (backlighting and other lighting issues) were ambiguous about some colors on head and underparts, and these issues could not be resolved. In February 2005, another observer sent us a series of 8 additional photographs together with his analysis of the photographs, and a detailed post hoc description of the bird (based on his photographs and memory of the sighting). In addition, one Committee member recently visited Quintana Roo and Cozumel Island (Yucatan Peninsula), Mexico, where he observed and photographed White-tipped (L. v. fulviventris), and Caribbean (L. jamaicensis gaumeri) doves. The review of the file and consideration of recent material in September 2006 resulted in a minority request to again table the report so that the Committee could once more inspect the same limited number of specimens that we had previously seen at the FLMNH. The original photographs and web-based material, newly added photographs from February 2005, new photographs from Mexico, and the specimens were reviewed at this meeting. A minority issue remains that primarily hinges on the lack of a timely description by a field observer when the dove was originally observed. VOTE: 4 accept, 3 not accept. UNRESOLVED.
4. RC 05-561 SAY’S PHOEBE, Sayornis saya, adult, unknown sex, observed by one person, 26 January 2005, at St. Marks NWR, Wakulla Co., Florida. No photograph. The description was minimally adequate, and seemed to rule out alternative possibilities. There was an issue over whether the observer witnessed tail pumping, an expected behavior in the species; the written account was ambiguous on this point. VOTE: 2 accept, 5 not accept. UNRESOLVED.
5. RC 05-562 GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW, Zonotrichia atricapilla, an adult, unknown sex, observed by single person, 6 February 2005, at Zellwood, Orange Co., Florida. No photograph. Head color and pattern fit a bird in breeding or near-breeding condition. This report had been tabled at our September meeting. The issue on whether adult head pattern can occur in February was resolved in the affirmative. VOTE: 6 accepts, 1 not accept. ACCEPTED.
6. RC 05-575 LESSER SAND-PLOVER (Charadrius mongolus), a single bird in non-breeding plumage observed and photographed 17-21 September 2005 at St. Marks NWR, Wakulla Co., Florida. We examined written documentation from four observers and images taken by three photographers. One photograph in particular, albeit somewhat grainy, showed field marks especially well. All other photographs were corroborative. Our primary published source was Hirschfeld et al. 2000. Erik Hirschfeld, the senior author of the cited paper, and Raoul Boughton, an Australian ornithologist, provided confirmatory assessments. All the available evidence supported the original identification: body size, bill shape and size (short, blunt tipped bill [discounting C. leschnaultii columbinus], relative leg length and position, lack of white collar on hindneck, posture, leg color, and thin wing stripe visible in flight). No definite information on calls was available. Overall, no contradictory evidence or assessments surfaced. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPT. ADDITION TO FLORIDA LIST.
7. RC 05-576 BLACK-HEADED GULL (Larus ridibundus), a single, first-year bird in non-breeding plumage observed and photographed at the Wetlands Mitigation Site and vicinity, Cutler Ridge, Miami-Dade Co., Florida, 19 & 22 October 2005. We received two documentation reports and photographs from two sources. The photographs were excellent and showed the bird in the water and in flight. The evidence fully supported the identification. One flight photo permitted us to discount the possibility of the similar immature Gray-hooded Gull, L. cirrocephalus. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
8. RC 05-577 WHITE-FACED IBIS (Plegadis chihi), a single adult in breeding condition at St. Marks N.W.R., Wakulla Co., Florida, on 6 June 2005. The account was brief, but it and the single photograph provided documentation on the key details of red eye color and the white frame around the eye and loral region. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
9. RC 05-578 WHITE-FACED IBIS (Plegadis chihi), a single immature bird at St. Marks N.W.R., Wakulla Co., Florida, on 20 November 2005. The identification was supported by a single detailed description and several photographs that only confirmed genus. The observer reported red eye and bright pink skin above and below eye, with remaining facial skin dull reddish, colors that contrasted with the blue skin apparent on a Glossy Ibis (P. falcinellus) nearby. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
10. RC 05-579 ROSS’S GOOSE (Chen rossii), two geese on 3 December 2005 and one at the same site on 29 Dec 2005 (presumably one of two birds seen previously), Mound Pool 1, St. Marks N.W.R., Wakulla Co., Florida. Two observers provided good written documentation and a series of excellent photographs. Photos and descriptions diagnostic. No evidence of hybrid status. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
11. RC 05-580 VAUX’S SWIFT (Chaetura vauxi), apparently 1 individual observed at St. Marks N.W.R. on 17-18 Dec 2005 by several observers. Good description provided, photographs documented only that the sighting pertained to Chaetura swift. No vocalizations heard. Although no verifiable record of Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) is known in Florida after early November (Stevenson and Anderson 1994: 381), uncertainty still persists on the identification of late reports without at least vocal information. Throat color and even flight behavior overlap in the two species. The identification as Vaux’s Swifts is reasonable, perhaps probable, but this is the most that can be said. VOTE: 0 accept, 7 not accept. NOT ACCEPTED.
12. RC 05-581 CASSIN’S KINGBIRD (Tyrannus vociferans), single bird, unknown age and sex, observed 18-20 Dec 2005, in southeastern, rural Hillsborough Co., between Balm and Wimauma roads on Colding Loop. Diagnostic photographs of bird in flight and perched, and excellent description provided. All key field characters observed, or recorded in photos. Eight previous reports (3 supported by photos) accepted in Florida by FOSRC. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
13. RC 06-582 VAUX’S SWIFT (Chaetura vauxi), up to 20 individuals were observed and photographed over Payne’s Prairie, in the Gainesville area, Alachua Co., from 18 Dec 2005 to at least 5 Jan 2006. Seen by multiple observers, but details provided by only one person. Photographs documented Chaetura swift. No vocalizations heard. The remarks under RC 05-580 apply here as well. Identification likely correct, but documentation provided could not eliminate the possibility of some other Chaetura swifts. VOTE: 0 accept, 7 not accept. NOT ACCEPTED.
14. RC 06-583 ROSS’S GOOSE (Chen rossii), one adult observed 26 Dec 2005 north of Wesley Chapel, Pasco Co. One documentation report and several photographs submitted. The size of the bird was smaller than associated Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens), but not as small as expected for “typical” Ross’s Goose. Bill had a slight “grin patch” and shape appeared to be somewhat longer (not stubby, triangular) than expected. The consensus was that bird represented a likely hybrid with Snow Goose. VOTE: 0 accept, 7 not accept. NOT ACCEPTED.
15. RC 06-584 NORTHERN FULMAR (Fulmarus glacialis), a specimen, UF 44664, representing a second year male originally found 19 Apr 2005 as a weakened bird on Satellite Beach, Brevard Co., died two days later. Species is polymorphic, with this individual in intermediate plumage. Manuscript by Kratter and Small (in press) provided to Committee. This specimen is the first verifiable record of species in Florida. FOSRC affirmed identification. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED. ADDITION TO FLORIDA LIST.
16. RC 06-585 = 05-558 ATLANTIC PUFFIN (Fratercula arctica) specimen UF44359 previously processed in15 Jan 2005 and accepted, inadvertently brought to Committee again and assigned a second catalog number.
17. RC 06-586 RAZORBILL (Alca torda), a second year male, preserved as a specimen (UF 44677), found 13 Apr 2005 on Honeymoon Island, Pinellas Co., first ever known from the Gulf of Mexico (Kratter and Small, in press) (manuscript provided to Committee). Identification affirmed by FOSRC. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
18. RC 06-587 ROSS’S GOOSE (Chen rossii), 9 birds observed, associating with Snow Geese, in Fort Walton Beach spray fields, Okaloosa Co., on 10 Dec 2005. One documentation report without a description and excellent photographs by another observer provided to Committee. Visible characters in photographs diagnostic (small geese; short, triangular bills lacking “grin patch,” straight bill base at feathering, rounded head shape). No reason to suspect hybrid status. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
19. RC 06-588 MacGILLIVRAY’S WARBLER (Oporornis tolmiei), single bird observed 22 Sep 2005 at Bill Baggs Cape Florida S.P., Miami-Dade Co. Excellent description supplied by observer based on timely, detailed field notes (copy of original notes provided) that contained systematic consideration and elimination of similar species. “Chip” call note described well. Apart from call, other field characters noted were broad white eye-arcs above and below eye (incomplete ring), gray hood and throat, yellow abdomen, correct leg color and behavior. VOTE: 6 accept, 1 abstain. ACCEPTED.
20. RC 06-589 THICK-BILLED VIREO (Vireo crassirostris), an after-hatch-year bird captured, photographed, banded on 7 Nov 2005, at Bill Baggs Cape Florida S.P., Miami-Dade Co. Description included details on observed characters, behavior, consideration of similar species, and excellent photos of hand-held bird provided to Committee. Photos and description diagnostic. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 non accept. ACCEPTED.
21. RC 06-590 SULPHUR-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes luteiventris), a hatch-year bird captured, photographed, banded on 8 Oct 2005, at Bill Baggs Cape Florida S.P., Miami-Dade Co. Detailed description and excellent, diagnostic photos of hand-held bird available. All distinguishing characters visible in photos, including lateral throat stripes that converged under the bill on the chin. Other similar Myiodynastes, Empidonomus, and Legatus flycatchers eliminated from consideration. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
22. RC 06-591 TROPICAL KINGBIRD (Tyrannus melancolicus), an adult observed by many people, in a subdivision of Apalachicola, Franklin Co., observed and videotaped on 7 Jan 2006 (bird continued until at least 10 Feb). One written report and a copy of the videotape were supplied to the Committee. The tape documented vocalizations that were diagnostic for the species. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept. ACCEPTED.
23 RC 06-592 “AUDUBON’S” WARBLER (Dendroica coronata auduboni), a well-marked bird in non-breeding plumage observed by several people in East Beach Woods at Ft. DeSoto Park, Pinellas Co., on 28 Sep 2005. Documentation highlighted distinctive call note, but provided no description. Three excellent photos were diagnostic. Prominent, extensively yellow throat indicative of “typical” “Audubon’s” Warbler, no evidence of hybrid status. VOTE: 7 accept, 0 not accept.
24. NEW BUSINESS:
a. There were no Subcommittee reports.
b. Committee affirmed that older accepted reports of “Marbled Murrelet” in our databased catalog all referred to Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix), based on a review of North American records by Mlodinow (1997).
c. 15th Report of FOSRC.—Draft report prepared by Reed Bowman and Jon Greenlaw is now undergoing internal review, complete through the end of 2005. Will be submitted to FFN as soon as review process is finished.
d. Committee agreed to remove Ross’s Goose and Calliope Hummingbird (Stellula calliope) from the Review List. “Audubon’s” Warbler (Dendroica coronata auduboni) was added to the Review List together with the two newly accepted species on the Florida Bird List.
25. Meeting adjourned at 15:00 EST.
Literature Cited
Hirschfeld, E., C. S. Roselaar, and H. Shiribai. 2000. Identification, taxonomy and distribution of Greater and Lesser Sand Plovers. British Birds 93:162-189.
Kratter, A. W., and S. Small. 2006. First record of Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) for Florida, and notes on other north Atlantic seabird specimen records in 2004-2005. Florida Field Naturalist 34, in press.
Mlodinow, S. G. 1997. The Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix) in North America. Birding 29: 460-475.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon
Jon S. Greenlaw,
Secretary, FOSRC,
30 March 2006
APPENDIX 1. Official State List of the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee
Amended, 30 March 2006
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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 hutchinsii Cackling 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
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
PHASIANIDAE
Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey
Colinus virginianus Northern Bobwhite
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 grisegena Red-necked Grebe *
Podiceps nigricollis Eared Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis Western Grebe *
DIOMEDEIDAE
Thalassarche chlororhynchos Yellow-nosed Albatross *
PROCELLARIIDAE
Fulmarus glacialis Northern Fulmar*
Pterodroma hasitata Black-capped Petrel
Calonectris diomedea Cory's Shearwater
Puffinus gravis Greater Shearwater
Puffinus griseus Sooty Shearwater
Puffinus tenuirostris Short-tailed 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
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 albonotatus Zone-tailed Hawk *
Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo regalis Ferruginous Hawk*
Buteo lagopus Rough-legged Hawk*
Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle
FALCONIDAE
Caracara plancus Crested Caracara
Falco tinnunculus Eurasian Kestrel *
Falco sparverius American Kestrel
Falco columbarius Merlin
Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon
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 mongolus Lesser Sand-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 macularius Spotted Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda Upland Sandpiper
Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel
Numenius americanus Long-billed Curlew
Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit *
Limosa haemastica Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit*
Limosa fedoa Marbled Godwit
Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone
Aphriza virgata Surfbird *
Calidris canutus Red Knot
Calidris alba Sanderling
Calidris pusilla Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris mauri Western Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla Least Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper *
Calidris maritima Purple Sandpiper
Calidris alpina Dunlin
Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus Stilt Sandpiper
Tryngites subruficollis Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Philomachus pugnax Ruff
Limnodromus griseus Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus Long-billed Dowitcher
Gallinago gallinago Common Snipe
Scolopax minor American Woodcock
Phalaropus tricolor Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus fulicaria Red Phalarope
LARIDAE
Catharacta maccormicki South Polar Skua *
Stercorarius pomarinus Pomarine Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius longicaudus Long-tailed Jaeger
Larus atricilla Laughing Gull
Larus pipixcan Franklin's Gull
Larus minutus Little Gull *
Larus ridibundus Black-headed Gull *
Larus cirrocephalus Gray-hooded Gull *
Larus philadelphia Bonaparte's Gull
Larus heermanni Heermann’s Gull *
Larus belcheri Belcher’s Gull *
Larus delawarensis Ring-billed Gull
Larus californicus California Gull *
Larus argentatus Herring Gull
Larus thayeri Thayer's Gull *
Larus glaucoides Iceland Gull *
Larus fuscus Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus Slaty-backed Gull *
Larus hyperboreus Glaucous Gull
Larus marinus Great Black-backed Gull
Xema sabini Sabine's Gull
Rissa tridactyla Black-legged Kittiwake
Sterna nilotica Gull-billed Tern
Sterna caspia Caspian Tern
Sterna maxima Royal Tern
Sterna elegans Elegant Tern *
Sterna sandvicensis Sandwich Tern
Sterna dougallii Roseate Tern
Sterna hirundo Common Tern
Sterna paradisaea Arctic Tern
Sterna forsteri Forster's Tern
Sterna antillarum Least Tern
Sterna anaethetus Bridled Tern
Sterna fuscata Sooty Tern
Chlidonias niger Black Tern
Anous stolidus Brown Noddy
Anous minutus Black Noddy
Rynchops niger Black Skimmer
ALCIDAE
Alle alle Dovekie
Uria lomvia Thick-billed Murre *
Alca torda Razorbill *
Brachyramphus perdix Long-billed Murrelet *
Fratercula arctica Atlantic Puffin *
COLUMBIDAE
Columba livia Rock Pigeon (e)
Columba squamosa Scaly-naped Pigeon *
Columba leucocephala White-crowned Pigeon
Columba fasciata Band-tailed Pigeon *
Streptopelia turtur European Turtle-Dove *
Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian Collared-Dove (e)
Zenaida asiatica White-winged Dove
Zenaida aurita Zenaida Dove *
Zenaida macroura Mourning Dove
Ectopistes migratorius Passenger Pigeon (x)
Columbina passerina Common Ground-Dove
Leptotila verreauxi White-tipped Dove *
Geotrygon chrysia Key West Quail-Dove
Geotrygon montana Ruddy Quail-Dove *
PSITTACIDAE
Melopsittacus undulatus Budgerigar (e)
Myiopsitta monachus Monk Parakeet (e)
Conuropsis carolinensis Carolina Parakeet (x)
Nandayus nenday Black-hooded Parakeet (e)
Brotogeris versicolurus White-winged Parakeet (e)
CUCULIDAE
Coccyzus erythropthalmus Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus minor Mangrove Cuckoo
Crotophaga ani Smooth-billed Ani
Crotophaga sulcirostris Groove-billed Ani
TYTONIDAE
Tyto alba Barn Owl
STRIGIDAE
Otus flammeolus Flammulated Owl *
Otus asio Eastern Screech-Owl
Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl
Bubo scandiacus Snowy Owl *
Athene cunicularia Burrowing Owl
Strix varia Barred Owl
Asio otus Long-eared Owl *
Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl
Aegolius acadicus Northern Saw-whet Owl *
CAPRIMULGIDAE
Chordeiles acutipennis Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles gundlachii Antillean Nighthawk
Caprimulgus carolinensis Chuck-will's-widow
Caprimulgus vociferus Whip-poor-will
APODIDAE
Streptoprocne zonaris White-collared Swift *
Chaetura pelagica Chimney Swift
Chaetura vauxi Vaux's Swift *
Tachornis phoenicobia Antillean Palm-Swift *
TROCHILIDAE
Cynanthus latirostris Broad-billed Hummingbird *
Amazilia yucatanensis Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Calliphlox evelynae Bahama Woodstar *
Archilochus colubris Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri Black-chinned Hummingbird
Calypte anna Anna's Hummingbird *
Stellula calliope Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus Broad-tailed Hummingbird *
Selasphorus rufus Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin Allen's Hummingbird *
ALCEDINIDAE
Ceryle alcyon Belted Kingfisher
PICIDAE
Melanerpes erythrocephalus Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons Golden-fronted Woodpecker *
Melanerpes carolinus Red-bellied Woodpecker
Sphyrapicus varius Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Picoides pubescens Downy Woodpecker
Picoides villosus Hairy Woodpecker
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Colaptes auratus Northern Flicker
Dryocopus pileatus Pileated Woodpecker
Campephilus principalis Ivory-billed Woodpecker (x)
TYRANNIDAE
Contopus cooperi Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus sordidulus Western Wood-Pewee *
Contopus virens Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus caribaeus Cuban Pewee *
Empidonax flaviventris Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum Alder Flycatcher *1
Empidonax traillii Willow Flycatcher *1
Empidonax minimus Least Flycatcher
Sayornis nigricans Black Phoebe *
Sayornis phoebe Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis saya Say's Phoebe *
Pyrocephalus rubinus Vermilion Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus tyrannulus Brown-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus sagrae La Sagra's Flycatcher
Myiodynastes luteiventris Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher *
Legatus leucophaius Piratic Flycatcher *
Tyrannus melancholicus Tropical Kingbird *
Tyrannus vociferans Cassin's Kingbird *
Tyrannus verticalis Western Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus dominicensis Gray Kingbird
Tyrannus forficatus Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana Fork-tailed Flycatcher *
LANIIDAE
Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead Shrike
VIREONIDAE
Vireo griseus White-eyed Vireo
Vireo crassirostris Thick-billed Vireo *
Vireo bellii Bell's Vireo
Vireo flavifrons Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo solitarius Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo gilvus Warbling Vireo
Vireo philadelphicus Philadelphia Vireo
Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo flavoviridis Yellow-green Vireo *
Vireo altiloquus Black-whiskered Vireo
CORVIDAE
Cyanocitta cristata Blue Jay
Aphelocoma coerulescens Florida Scrub-Jay
Corvus brachyrhynchos American Crow
Corvus ossifragus Fish Crow
ALAUDIDAE
Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark
HIRUNDINIDAE
Progne subis Purple Martin
Progne cryptoleuca Cuban Martin *
Progne elegans Southern Martin *
Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow
Tachycineta albilinea Mangrove Swallow *
Tachycineta cyaneoviridis Bahama Swallow *
Stelgidopteryx serripennis Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Riparia riparia Bank Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva Cave Swallow
Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow
PARIDAE
Poecile carolinensis Carolina Chickadee
Baeolophus bicolor Tufted Titmouse
SITTIDAE
Sitta canadensis Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta pusilla Brown-headed Nuthatch
CERTHIIDAE
Certhia americana Brown Creeper
TROGLODYTIDAE
Salpinctes obsoletus Rock Wren *
Thryothorus ludovicianus Carolina Wren
Thryomanes bewickii Bewick's Wren *
Troglodytes aedon House Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes Winter Wren
Cistothorus platensis Sedge Wren
Cistothorus palustris Marsh Wren
PYCNONOTIDAE
Pycnonotus jocosus Red-whiskered Bulbul (e)
REGULIDAE
Regulus satrapa Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus calendula Ruby-crowned Kinglet
SYLVIIDAE
Polioptila caerulea Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
TURDIDAE
Oenanthe oenanthe Northern Wheatear *
Sialia sialis Eastern Bluebird
Sialia currucoides Mountain Bluebird *
Catharus fuscescens Veery
Catharus minimus Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus bicknelli Bicknell’s Thrush
Catharus ustulatus Swainson's Thrush
Catharus guttatus Hermit Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush
Turdus migratorius American Robin
Ixoreus naevius Varied Thrush *
MIMIDAE
Dumetella carolinensis Gray Catbird
Mimus polyglottos Northern Mockingbird
Mimus gundlachii Bahama Mockingbird
Oreoscoptes montanus Sage Thrasher *
Toxostoma rufum Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre Curve-billed Thrasher *
STURNIDAE
Sturnus vulgaris European Starling (e)
MOTACILLIDAE
Anthus rubescens American Pipit
Anthus spragueii Sprague's Pipit
BOMBYCILLIDAE
Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar Waxwing
PARULIDAE
Vermivora bachmanii Bachman's Warbler (x)
Vermivora pinus Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora peregrina Tennessee Warbler
Vermivora celata Orange-crowned Warbler
Vermivora ruficapilla Nashville Warbler
Parula americana Northern Parula
Dendroica petechia Yellow Warbler
Dendroica pensylvanica Chestnut-sided Warbler
Dendroica magnolia Magnolia Warbler
Dendroica tigrina Cape May Warbler
Dendroica caerulescens Black-throated Blue Warbler
Dendroica coronata Yellow-rumped Warbler (“Audubon’s” Warbler*)
Dendroica nigrescens Black-throated Gray Warbler
Dendroica chrysoparia Golden-cheeked Warbler *
Dendroica virens Black-throated Green Warbler
Dendroica townsendi Townsend's Warbler
Dendroica fusca Blackburnian Warbler
Dendroica dominica Yellow-throated Warbler
Dendroica pinus Pine Warbler
Dendroica kirtlandii Kirtland's Warbler *
Dendroica discolor Prairie Warbler
Dendroica palmarum Palm Warbler
Dendroica castanea Bay-breasted Warbler
Dendroica striata Blackpoll Warbler
Dendroica cerulea Cerulean Warbler
Mniotilta varia Black-and-white Warbler
Setophaga ruticilla American Redstart
Protonotaria citrea Prothonotary Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorus Worm-eating Warbler
Limnothlypis swainsonii Swainson's Warbler
Seiurus aurocapillus Ovenbird
Seiurus noveboracensis Northern Waterthrush
Seiurus motacilla Louisiana Waterthrush
Oporornis formosus Kentucky Warbler
Oporornis agilis Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis philadelphia Mourning Warbler
Oporornis tolmiei MacGillivray's Warbler *
Geothlypis trichas Common Yellowthroat
Wilsonia citrina Hooded Warbler
Wilsonia pusilla Wilson's Warbler
Wilsonia canadensis Canada Warbler
Icteria virens Yellow-breasted Chat
INCERTAE SEDIS
Coereba flaveola Bananaquit
THRAUPIDAE
Piranga rubra Summer Tanager
Piranga olivacea Scarlet Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana Western Tanager
Spindalis zena Western Spindalis
EMBERIZIDAE
Tiaris olivacea Yellow-faced Grassquit *
Tiaris bicolor Black-faced Grassquit *
Pipilo chlorurus Green-tailed Towhee *
Pipilo maculatus Spotted Towhee *
Pipilo erythrophthalmus Eastern Towhee
Aimophila aestivalis Bachman's Sparrow
Spizella arborea American Tree Sparrow *
Spizella passerina Chipping Sparrow
Spizella pallida Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pusilla Field Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus Lark Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata Black-throated Sparrow *
Calamospiza melanocorys Lark Bunting *
Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus henslowii Henslow's Sparrow
Ammodramus leconteii Le Conte's Sparrow
Ammodramus nelsoni Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Ammodramus caudacutus Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Ammodramus maritimus Seaside Sparrow
Passerella iliaca Fox Sparrow
Melospiza melodia Song Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana Swamp Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula Harris's Sparrow *
Zonotrichia leucophrys White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla Golden-crowned Sparrow *
Junco hyemalis Dark-eyed Junco
Calcarius lapponicus Lapland Longspur
Calcarius ornatus Chestnut-collared Longspur *
Plectrophenax nivalis Snow Bunting
CARDINALIDAE
Cardinalis cardinalis Northern Cardinal
Pheucticus ludovicianus Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus Black-headed Grosbeak
Guiraca caerulea Blue Grosbeak
Passerina amoena Lazuli Bunting *
Passerina cyanea Indigo Bunting
Passerina versicolor Varied Bunting *
Passerina ciris Painted Bunting
Spiza americana Dickcissel
ICTERIDAE
Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink
Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius humeralis Tawny-shouldered Blackbird *
Sturnella magna Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Western Meadowlark *
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Yellow-headed Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus Brewer's Blackbird
Quiscalus quiscula Common Grackle
Quiscalus major Boat-tailed Grackle
Molothrus bonariensis Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus ater Brown-headed Cowbird
Icterus spurius Orchard Oriole
Icterus cucullatus Hooded Oriole *
Icterus pectoralis Spot-breasted Oriole (e)
Icterus bullocki Bullock’s Oriole *
Icterus galbula Baltimore Oriole
FRINGILLIDAE
Carpodacus purpureus Purple Finch
Carpodacus mexicanus House Finch (e)
Loxia curvirostra Red Crossbill *
Carduelis pinus Pine Siskin
Carduelis tristis American Goldfinch
Coccothraustes vespertinus Evening Grosbeak
PASSERIDAE
Passer domesticus House Sparrow (e)
1 Report only sightings that also document vocalizations (video or recording)