Field notes, v1472
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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.