| Common Name | swallow tailed kite |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | elanoides forticatus |
| Type of Report | Rare Species |
| Date of Observation | 08/24/2024 |
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| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | richie woodworth |
| Mailing Address | 3159 darling hill road lyndonville, vt 05851 United States Map It |
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| Date Completed | 08/27/2024 |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 0 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 0 |
| Place Name | 3159 darling hill |
| Township | East Burke |
| County | Caledonia |
| Time of Day | 11:00 AM |
| Length of Time Observed | 15 minutes |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 1/4 mile |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 150' |
| Noteworthy Weather Conditions | beautiful day after many storms |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | iPhone |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | 0 |
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| Description of Habitat | agricultural environment |
| Behaviors Observed | soaring |
| Description of Vocalizations | 0 |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | amazing up close encounter with a swallow tailed hawk like bird. Black swallow tail, white underparts and belly, black flight feathers to wing tips. |
| Relative Size & Shape | see pics |
| Head | see pics |
| Feet & Bill | see pics |
| Upper Back | see pics |
| Lower Back & Rump | see pics |
| Wings | see pics |
| Breast, Belly, Flanks, Under Tail Coverts | see pics |
| Tail | see pics |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | other kite species, Mississippi Kite and white tailed kite |
| Other Notes & Comments | no |
| This report was written from notes taken: | Written from Memory |
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