Here's a link to the
2020 Utah Bird Records Committee Annual Report:
There were 86 Sight Records reviewed in 2020, which is an unusually high number.
Blackburnian Warbler was added as a new species for Utah and the Mallards were split creating a new full species, the Mexican Duck, so there were two new species added to the Utah bird list.
The Review Species list has been updated:
Here's a summary of the changes:
Added to the Review List:
Rusty Blackbird
Remove from the Review List:
Northern Parula
Thick-billed Longspur
Black Scoter
Thanks to all those who submitted rare bird sightings to the Records Committee!