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Show occupy a very important place in the Sun Dance. Eagles require special consideration because of their spiritual significance ( Sloane 1950: 319; Smith 1974a: 50, 59, 60, 79; Fowler 1986: 85- 7; Callaway et al. 1986: 341). Jones ( 1955: 247- 9) also mentioned the use of hawk feathers in the Sun Dance. Historically, prized raptors were trapped by the Utes to take feathers, down, and bone for spiritual purposes but no mention was made of this practice today. It still probably takes place today but because it is a spiritual task, it would not likely be discussed with outsiders. Use by Neighboring Populations in the Great Basin: Fowler ( 1986: 85) indicated that other Great Basin populations had similar uses for raptors. Bf5.<> American Crow ( Corvus brachyrhynchos, Corvidae): The Ute name is " tah' quots" ( Wardle 1969: 19). Reported Location: Found in deciduous, mixed or open woods, farmlands, and river groves statewide ( Sparks 1981: 24), it was not noted by consultants for consideration in any of the areas under proposed impact. Ute Uses and Methods of Procurement: The crow was listed as eaten by the Utes ( Stewart 1942: 244; Fowler 1986: 86). Use by Neighboring Populations in the Great Basin: Fowler ( 1986: 86) indicated that several neighboring populations to the Utes also captured this bird for food. Other. Fowl Other birds considered edible and a source of food for the Western Utes include the heron, snowy egret, red- winged blackbird, sandhill crane, California gull, and members of the thrasher family ( Fowler 1986: 85- 87). B. 6 Amphibians. Reptiles, and Insects Although historically, reptiles and insects were eaten, including rattlesnake, horned lizard, crickets, cicada, ants, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and white- lined sphinx moth larvae ( Stewart 1942: 244- 5; Sloane 1950: 320; Smith 1974a: 50- l; Janetski 1983: 57, 64; Fowler 1986: 88- 92), there is no evidence that any of these are a source of food today. All of these and other reptiles and insects were also consumed by other populations in the Great Basin ( Fowler 1986: 92). 95 |