Vermont Rare Bird Reports 2018

Common Name	Hook billed kite
Scientific Name	Chondrohierax uncinatus
Type of Report	Rare Species
Date of Observation	02/14/2018
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Number Observed	1
Reporting Observer's Name	michael Pass
Mailing Address	2082 main road West Haven, VT 05743 United States Map It
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Date Completed	02/14/2018
Names & Emails of Other Contributing Observers	Bird was found dead on my deck...it is now in my freezer if anyone wishes to view
Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)	+43 39
Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)	-073. 19
Place Name	Home
Township	West Haven
County	Rutland
Time of Day	10:00 AM
Length of Time Observed	I have the specimen
Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)	0
Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)	0
Optical Equipment Used for Observation	Eyes
Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species	None
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Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation	Bird was found on my deck in a frozen, well preserved state. It is now in my freezer.
IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different?	Used two field guides and eliminated common hawks of my area.
This report was written from notes taken:	Immediately After