Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Zone-tailed Hawk
Scientific name:	Buteo albonotatus
Date:	4/30/2022
Time:	14:35
Length of time observed:	5-10 minutes
Number:	1
Age:	Adult
Sex:	Unknown
Location:	Blue Springs Reservoir
County:	Washington
Latilong:	37.3926,-113.0493
Elevation:	Unk
Distance to bird:	150' at initial observation
Optical equipment:	binoculars
Weather:	78 F
Light Conditions:	Sunny
Description: Size of bird:	large
(Description:) Basic Shape:	hawk
(Description:) Overall Pattern:	overall black with white underwing and bands on tail
(Description:) Bill Type:	raptor
(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Large black hawk initially observed with slightly larger TUVU. Distinguished from TUVU by smaller size, steady flight, white under wings with white bands on tail. Soaring with TUVU then flew higher and southward away from area. Only one terrible photo. Red Cliffs Birding Festival field trip with Paul Jaussi. Bird was within 150' upon initial observation then flew higher and out of sight. Present for 5-10 minutes. Unable to view/photograph in scope. Great views with binoculars prior to photographing. (see photos)
Song or call & method of delivery:
Behavior:	Soaring
Habitat:	reservoir with nearby canyons and woodland
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	Large black hawk initially observed with slightly larger TUVU. Distinguished from TUVU by smaller size, steadier flight, white under wings with white bands on tail. Soaring with TUVU then flew higher and southward away from area. Only one terrible photo.
Previous experience with this & similar species:	None
References consulted:	Bird Festival Guide and Sibley
Description from:	Notes taken at the time of the sighting From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer:	Amanda Northrup
Observer's address:	336 East Country Club Drive, Henderson, NV, USA
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	Paul Jaussi
Date prepared:	5/16/2022
Additional material:	Photos
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