DOCUMENTATION FORM

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Received:

Mail to: Reed Bowman, Corresponding Secretary

FOSRC No.:

Archbold Biological Station

Accepted:

P.O. Box 2057

Not Accepted

Lake Placid, FL 33862

Date:

1. Species:

2. How many birds observed

Common name

Scientific name

3. Age:

4. Sex:

5. Date(s) observed:

6. Time of day:

7. Duration of observation:

8. Sky condition:

9. Exact location

County:

Nearest city/town:

Specific location:

10. Habitat:

11. Distance from bird (paced, estimated, other):

12. Optical equipment:

13. Relationship of sun/observer/bird:

14. Others with you who saw bird

Name:

Address:

Name:

Address:

Name:

Address:

15. Others who have independently ID bird

Name:

Address:

Name:

Address:

Name:

Address:

16. Anybody known to disagree with ID

Name:

Address:

Name:

Address:

Name:

Address:

17. Vocalizations:

18. Behavior :

19. Describe in detail the features that YOU noted. You should include the SHAPE, SIZE, and COLOR of ALL

PARTS OF BODY including head, bill, eyes, lores, eye rings, other facial markings, back, wings, wing bars, tail, tail

bars or spots, throat, breast, belly, tail coverts, legs, etc.

20. What similar species were considered and why were they eliminated?

21. Explain previous experience with this species:

22. Explain previous experience with similar species:

23. Did you identify bird before consulting a field guide?

YES

NO:

24. What guides or aides influenced your decision?

25. Indicate any materials submitted:

PHOTO(S)

VIDEO CASSETTE

AUDIO CASSETTE

SPECIMEN (or part)

Describe parts or other materials submitted

26. Attach any drawings made during or after observation. Drawings made BEFORE

or AFTER

consulting field guide