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Marshall, 1941-2
Ambacorynelus prasinus
Mt. Cacaguigw
dec 25-junk not common, but groups of 5-6
seen every time I passed certain spots
in the finca - where would be with
mixed flocks of jay, crides, etc - just
2 of these groups in finca & these are
the groups from which specimens taken.
Jan 15 one heard in dense oaks at top
east peak giving unusual clear notes.
Other note usually heard: a low tone
like blowing into a bottle. Very hard to
see when perch - blend with foliage &
stay very still. fly out of back side
of trees. Seen usually in upper part
of trees & all except once (Jan 15) in
oak finca. Perch with bill horiz.,
body bent forward, tail drooping.
Los Eseniles
March 14 2076 coll. M.H. in dense cloud forest.
* * * heard almost every day & seen
occasionally - in groups 3 or more - gt.
variety calls - in cloud forest or edges
thereof.
Maru 24 f 2162 taken 'in cloud forest. These birds work
high in trees - much noise & come around & squawk
when I give owl calls.