Chronicles of a Birders Life Listing
Over the previous 40 years I’ve had the great fortune to photographically doc 85% of the fowl species added to my “Life Listing.” This weblog collection showcases the pictures and anecdotal accounts that doc these “Lifer” sightings and a little bit concerning the surroundings and tradition of the realm. This Lifer weblog collection begins with the primary LIFER outdoors of the US, Lifer #624 and proceeds chronologically ahead from there.
A Reflections of the Pure World Weblog Publish Sequence by Jim Acquire
Cozumel Vireo (Vireo bairdi) > Vireonidae > Passeriformes
IDENTIFICATION: Solely on Cozumel Island, Mexico, the place no comparable species happen. Unusual; has declined because of predation by non-native boa constrictor snakes launched on the island. Happens in scrubby woodland, overgrown fields and thickets. Normally sluggish, like most vireos, and simply missed. Readily recognized by its ‘cute’ face with a white patch between the eyes and invoice; white wingbars; and distinctive, pinkish-tawny plumage tones. Voice much like Mangrove Vireo of the mainland.
CONSERVATION STATUS WARNING: The IUCN considers Cozumel Vireo to be within the Close to Threatened Pink Listing Class. The species has a really small vary, nonetheless it’s unsure whether or not it’s being affected by habitat loss. It’s subsequently listed as Close to Threatened.
FIRST “LIFER” OBSERVATION:
Birding with: Miguel Amar Uribe from Mexico Kan Excursions and my spouse Maria
Date: 10 Dec 2021 @ El Cedral, Cozumel Island, MX
El Cedral (Pueblo) | MX-ROO
SPECIES GLOBAL eBIRD DISTRIBUTION MAP
Yellow Star indications the placement of my Lifer sighting
DETAILS ABOUT SIGHTING: Miguel Amar Uribe and our driver Raymundo Martinez each acquired on this fowl proper after we had walked away from the hummingbird feeder home in El Cedral. I used to be solely capable of get a few fast photographs of it, however it was fairly distinctive with its brownish/tan coloring.
PHOTOS TAKEN: All pictures are of the identical Lifer fowl @ El Cedral, Cozumel Island, MX
Earlier 3 posts in my LIFER Weblog Sequence.
