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Marshall, (1942)
Piaya cayana
Mt. Cacagnatique - common in oaks
J. Olomega - mixed woods, common
Volcan de Santa Ana - A male singing
clearly during hot parts of day from
tall dense hedge cypress back of house.
Always concealed - sometimes on top twig.
Series of strong whistles.
Chilata Noted along a wooded
stream-curse, one pair - in area
where vines & thick growth along
stream.
This bird was most common
at Olomega in mixed brush &
openwoods and Cacagnatique exclusively
in oaks. At all times remarkably
secretive and silent - the only
time heard at all was the
singer at V. de Santa Ana. Never
seen on ground - always creeping
about in foliage in such a
way that despite their length
they were always well camouflaged.
tail rarely L to branch - they
kept lengthwise. Therefore despite
striking color and form very
inconspicuous.