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Date: 6/15/26 3:08 pm From: Chris Corben <000009a5358106b5-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Brown Booby more
As I understand it, the paler head only applies to males of Cocos. The eye seems pale which might be an argument against Cocos. But it might be a bit more complex since this is a young bird. It would also seem a good idea to bear in mind that Brown Booby was split into 3 by Howell and Zufelt, and you never know what might happen in future! But I assume if not Cocos then the Atlantic form would be the most likely. Right now there is a Cocos attracting a lot of people in Australia, where it will presumably be the first documented occurrence! Chris. On 6/15/2026 3:41 PM, David Becher wrote: > Looking at the pictures, it would have to be Brown Booby. Cocos Booby would show a head paler than the body. > David Becher > Saint Louis > > From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> On Behalf Of Monacell, Peter L. > Sent: Monday, June 15, 2026 2:56 PM > To: <MOBIRDS-L...> > Subject: Re: Brown Booby more > > Assumed, yes, though the MBRC will ultimately need to make the best determination available based on current expertise and scholarship. It’s great that the bird has been so extensively photographed! What a treat to see it— > > Pete > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 15, 2026, at 2:15 PM, Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...><mailto:<00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...>> wrote: > > > CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College. > II just spoke With Pete Monacell, who is viewing the Bird now. There has been no specific discussion, but it is assumed it is an Atlantic Bird therefore Brown booby not Coco. > On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM Chris Corben <cjcorben...><mailto:<cjcorben...>> wrote: > Has there been any discussion of which species it is? Or subsepcies, for that matter. > > Cheers, Chris. > > > On 6/15/2026 11:31 AM, Edge Wade wrote: > II just spoke with the security guard for Kaufman. He said Bird has been here for at least a week because he noted him last Monday and it could have been here before last Monday. The rounded point directly in front of the heart sculpture is his favorite spot. He returns to it and is found their most often. > Edge Wade > <1edgewade...><mailto:<1edgewade...> > ________________________________ > The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Archives<https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription options<https://lists.umsystem.edu/SCRIPTS/wa-UMS.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> / MBS Website<http://mobirds.org/> / Email the list owners<mailto:<mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics<http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Fall Meeting: 125th Anniversary - Sept. 25-27, 2026, Columbia, MO > > > > -- > > Chris Corben > > BatSense > > 1400 Forum Blvd.<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1400+Forum+Blvd.%0D%0ASte+7A+%23342%0D%0AColumbia,+MO+65203?entry=gmail&source=g> > > Ste 7A #342<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1400+Forum+Blvd.%0D%0ASte+7A+%23342%0D%0AColumbia,+MO+65203?entry=gmail&source=g> > > Columbia, MO 65203<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1400+Forum+Blvd.%0D%0ASte+7A+%23342%0D%0AColumbia,+MO+65203?entry=gmail&source=g> > > ________________________________ > The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Archives<https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription options<https://lists.umsystem.edu/SCRIPTS/wa-UMS.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> / MBS Website<http://mobirds.org/> / Email the list owners<mailto:<mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics<http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Fall Meeting: 125th Anniversary - Sept. 25-27, 2026, Columbia, MO > > ________________________________ > The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Archives<https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription options<https://lists.umsystem.edu/SCRIPTS/wa-UMS.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> / MBS Website<http://mobirds.org/> / Email the list owners<mailto:<mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics<http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Fall Meeting: 125th Anniversary - Sept. 25-27, 2026, Columbia, MO > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > > List archives: https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L > MBS Website: http://mobirds.org/ > Questions or comments? 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