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Marshall, 1942
Falco alligularis
mt. Cacagnatique
Jan 3 See gn. acct. p.14.
Nate Jees saw another at same
place several days later - perched
on dead snag at top of pk.
& didn't allow approach nearer then
100 yds.
1673 ♂ skin & skeleton - forgot to
take measurements.
Feb 17 Lake Olompga
In afternoon, 2 flew several times
around camp calling loudly ~ sparrow-hawk
but louder & fiercer. fight in air,
alternate swift flapping & soaring in circles.
Jul 19 I seen & heard over timber & camp in
early am.
Chilata
Found feathers & pellets below
clinch in big gp cave in gorge.
A pair occupied a rocky knoll
above this gorge. Perched in caspic
places. One time appeared to be
feeding on termites in air. Once
watched pursued by Collared Swifts.
Missed both birds. Called
frequently ~ sparrow hawk.