Field notes, v1471
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Marshall, 1942 Polybomus cheriway Jan 22-Feb 24 Lake Chonogga Common in trees around open country. 2 pairs seen, apparently nesting. At one nest tree in middle large cornfield were 3 - one sitting on nest, another perched, 3rd came from trees at edge field & copulated with one on nest! Same place where 1770 coll. Jan 22. Call a loud harsh long rattle. Fly with shallow wing-beats, head bill pointing down, neck str out. Another pair at large tall snag standing above dense low Feb 24 forest & camp. Seen everyday - chased by Micrastur semitorquatus early am. Not seen at carrion except once or twice at camp. Carrion put for vultures 25-yds from 1st nest tree, yet didn't come. Los Cresmiles Mar 29 One flew north over camp in evening. Volcan de Santa Ana Fed on grasshoppers in coffee finca.