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Marshall, 1945
25.
Palau
Cacatua ducorpsi
Koror 19 November Flock of 15 at the lake
deep in the outridge jungle. Didn't notice them
until I fired at a megapode, then they all
began to squawk. Came to imitated squawk
& whistle (rising infl. - low J kooeee).
But never close enough to shoot. Individuals
gathered at the rumpus & soon the
whole flock of 15 was together - would
fly across lake - perch in trees on one
side then to the other side keeping
in close formation, & circling high
over me. Squawks can be heard 1/2 mile
at least. Ran into a couple of small groups
toward dark - getting ready to roost in
large trees. Too dark to see them.
Koror 2 Dec Valley N of Lake. Scattered in
groups of 3-5. Could decoy some to me
by whistling & squawking but couldn't
see them when perched. However would
stay in a given tree for 15 min or
more without calling. Exceedingly wild.
Koror 3 Dec Morning saw one fly to clump
of coconut palms from mangrove lagoon.
It sat on fronds & I believe was eating
flowers. It flushed & while I was a long
way off but I took a shot as it
circled near & either missed or lost it.
This bird was all alone, and 4 to 5 mi. from...