RIARC Number, Vote (Accepted - Not Accepted - Natural Status Uncertain), # of birds reported; location; date(s); reporters (I = initial observer, R = report submitted, P = photograph submitted).

"Historically a very rare visitor with several records prior to 1899, and none since." *

prior to 1899           Northern part of Rhode Island

winter 1882/1883    Scituate

winter 1880/1881    North Providence

winter 1880/1881    near Providence

* Ferren, Richard L. “The Birds of Rhode Island – their seasonal distribution and ecological history. “ Unpublished Manuscript.