perside of tail black. Relatively [illegible]. Contrasted with gray back Underside of tail not seen Legs dark Behavior : First located by Guy McCaskie 75' up in cottonwood. It then flew to some smaller trees and then to the bare ground underneath the trees, where it foraged, hopping in full view, for several minutes. Fairly shy. Actions similar to a thrush. Voice Silent Habitat cottonwood - Am. Elm oasis in middle of rocky-sagebrush desert How identification was decided - elimination of similar species Contrasting black cap and tail (with gray body plumage) plus chestnut undertail coverts eliminates all blackbirds Prior experience with this species : Once in Calif. 100+ observations in Colo., N.Mex. This description written from — notes made during observation ✓ notes made after observation ✓ memory Others seeing the bird (addresses of two): Guy McCaskie (first spotted it), Lee Jones, Jon Dunn, Steve Summers, John + Susanne Luther, Don Roberson, Joe Morlan, Garth Alton, Dave Rudholm, Tom Heinzel Signed Van Pappen Date 6-4-74