ing a good chance. I see no need to capture
the bird unless we really want to know its origins and I certainly don't
advocate capturing the bird to (re)sell.
Will Raup
Albany, NY
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:46:54 -0500
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...
From: wingmagi.
I wish someone could find a way to catch this bird. It will never survive
the winter. Perhaps there is a rehabber or an experienced mist netter
somewhere nearby who could assist And perhaps, as an added incentive, these
birds appear to be quite valuable after a cursory search on the internet.
Than
Gary Strauss just called to report that the Troupial is being seen right
now at the same location as posted in my e-mail on the 28th.
Good Birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
> Late this afternoon, I received a call
Sure is a Troupial and a gorgeous one at that. I guess it escaped from
someone's house.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036
Yes, this is a male Troupial and it seems to be an adult specimen. I have seen
both the male and the female Troupial in Puerto Rico. As John said, in some
South American countries the bird is kept in cages and possibly this specimen
is an escapee. This is a big rarity in this area.
FP
On Nov
Yes, this is a Troupial (Icterus icterus). It is the national bird of
Venezuela and is (as stated by Steve Hilty in his "Birds of Venezuela" - 2nd
edition) a commonly kept cage bird prized for its beauty and rich song.
John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ
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