Species (subspecies) including Latine name
Number of birds*
Reporting Observer*
Other observers*
Age, sex, morph
Who found the bird?*
Place of observation
((Area, Locality, Municipality, eventually coordinates) ) *
Date(s) of observation (first and following)*
Time*
Type of camera/lens/binoculars/scopes used*
Length of observation*
Distance of observation*
Supporting evidence (please enclose any evidence)*
Video URL
Weather (clouds, wind etc.)*
Quality of light (sight)*
Habitat*
Notes *
Previous field experience with the species or with close relatives *
Literature consulted during, and after the observation *
How confident are you with the identification? *
Behaviour, tameness, ring, plumage damages – any details to help expertise on the origin: *
Please give detailed explanations on the following points and questions:
- Observation circumstances, other species present
- Description of bird according to notes taken in the field: jizz, shape, plumage, bare parts, behaviour
- Sketch(es)
- In case of captured or dead bird(s), please indicate measurements, moult etc.
- Potential identification pitfalls, and why can any confusion be excluded?
- Again any details on behaviour, marks, bird or plumage state helping to assign a putative wild or
captive origin
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