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P. PEARSON
1952
30
Malkapraetus (cont)
were 15, 14 1/2, 14, 14 1/2, 12, 15, 13, 15 grms.
Nest at 7 oar in the center of a rather sprawling tola
quadrangular but alongside a tuft of golden ichne that grew
up through the tola. Surrounding vegetation mostly
quadrangular + scattered bunch grass.
April 9 Pichu-pichuni, 12,600 ft. Taken brought in a 3/4
pibed clan, bought for 1 sole. It was killed on the
hill east of camp, probably about 12,700 to 12,800 ft.
April 10 10 am. SW Pizcorona, 14,100 ft. at sunset saw parent and
4 or more 1/2 grown young running on rock. Parent reluctant to
fley, and even when I shot + missed from only 15 or 20
yards. Then shot it: a 3/4 size small bird patch refaathering.
Flushed 2 young, then heard 2 calling nearby: chuk-chuk,
chuck-chuck, somewhat musical quality. Worked in and
flushed 3 close together. One shot was a 3/4, 177 grms.
Squealed like adult when flushed.