as well as Common Murre (U. aalge) can be quite problematic. The com¬ 
mittee therefore requests detailed descriptions from all Regions of the 
state. 
The following species are removed from the Review List: 
Please note that although no longer required by NYSARC, observers 
are strongly encouraged to submit detailed descriptions to the appropri¬ 
ate Regional editors for inclusion in The Kingbird and North American 
Birds (formerly Field Notes). 
Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo ) 
The committee no longer solicits documentation of records from 
upstate New York, although detailed reports should still be submitted to 
Regional committees and editors. This species is found annually in 
Region 8 during the winter and with increasing frequency on the south¬ 
eastern shore of Lake Ontario. Great Cormorants remain relatively com¬ 
mon in winter in coastal New York (Regions 9 and 10). The separation of 
Great Cormorant from Double-crested Cormorant is straightforward and 
is well-described in the popular field guides. 
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) 
Reports of cranes have become quite frequent in the western portion 
of the state, especially Regions 1 and 2, and typically one or fewer records 
per annum from the coast (Regions 9 and 10). Although no longer a 
NYSARC review species, all sightings should be submitted to the appro¬ 
priate Regional editors together with a description. Observers are 
reminded to be watchful for other species of crane. 
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) 
This species continues to expand its range in New York and is now 
reported annually from several Lake Ontario hawkwatches. The main 
stronghold continues to be Region 9 where the species now breeds. 
Interestingly, Black Vultures remain extremely rare in some reporting 
Regions (Region 1, for example), and again all reports should be submit¬ 
ted to the relevant Regional editors. 
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