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Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Documentation Form

1. Species_____________________________________________________________ 2. No. of Birds____________

3. Age ____________ 4. Sex _____________ 5. Date Observed __________________ 6. Hour _________________

7. Duration of Observation _______________ 8. Sky ___________________________________________________

9. Exact Location (include county) __________________________________________________________________

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10. Habitat ____________________________________________________ 11. Distance from bird ____________

12. Optical Equipment Used __________________________________________________________________

13. Relationship of sun/observer/bird __________________________________________________________________

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14. Others with you who saw the bird

Name

Address

Phone

______________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________

15. Others who have independently identified the bird

Name

Address

Phone

______________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________

16. Anyone who disagreed with this ID? ________________________________________________________________

17. Vocalizations ____________________________________________________________________________

18. Behavior ____________________________________________________________________________

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19. Describe in detail the features YOU noted. Attach drawings made during observation. Were features noted

before ___or after ___ consulting field guides? __________________________________________________

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20. What similar species did you consider? ___________________________________________________________

21. Why did you eliminate them? ___________________________________________________________________

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22. Previous experience with this species ____________________________________________________________

23. Did you identify the bird prior to consulting field guides? _________________________________________________

24. List additional materials submitted (photos, tapes, etc.) ______________________________________________

25. ________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________

Name

Address

Phone

26. _______________________________________________________ ______________

Signature

Date

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