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King, Warren B.
1964
Hawaii
18
19 April
Called Mr. Cummins, Ranch Manager of Dillingham Ranch for permission to look
for Hawk and Crow. He said yes so off we went at 0800. Arrived 1000. Ranch just
Kona side of Puuanikulu. Headquarters situated on side of Puuwaawaa hill. Saw
several Blue? Pheasant around Hdqtrs area. Went up road looking for crow and
saw Light phase Hawk, also ♂ Peafowl and ♀ Turkey. Thought we heard crows but
probably distant peafowl which sounds vaguely similar. Hawk typical small buteo.
but on several occasions rose, closed wings, dropped in, stall out, then
glided on, as if to gain speed. Passed out of sight down hill. Returning
to Hdqtrs. area after drenching, saw Erkel's Lincoln and small pheasant--
dark green--possibly mate of Blue Pheasant. Saw Pueo in woods. Game birds
plentiful in Headquarters area. Aviary there with several kinds of finches
and dove, size of Buried dove but with red eye and smooth plumage on backs.
Saw 2 more Chudear on way home. First one seen on Kilauea Crater rim yester-
day, boarded ship 1600 hrs and left Hilo harbor 1800.