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Richardson 1937
Plumbeous Buseh-tit (Poalhybarna plumbra)
May 27, 1937 driving of 20-mi G. into Womer Valley, Oregon
Two birds seen and collected / probably each
was one of a pair. These were the only Bush-
tits seen or heard by any of us so far / so the
species may be tentatively considered rare-
common. The type of habitat, that of high
sagebrush (c 3-6') is barely represented in the
canyon proper, but here at the broad outer
mouth of the canyon, is fairly extensive
(perhaps 10 acres). Both birds were foraging
in sagebrush (probably Artemesia tridentata).
May 28, 1937 - W rim 20-mi G., Womer Valley, Oregon
Two bush-tits were again collected but this
time high up in region of junipers. This argues
against this species being closely limited by
altitude but the habitat may remain
essentially the same for Artemesia tridentata
extends all the way up the sides of 20-mi G.
canyon. These two specimens probably repros-
sented 2 pairs (evidence being, in part, that
& 69 as & 67 of May 27, had a large broad
patch). However, one bush-tit was heard later
in the day by camp and seemed to be
traveling down canyon probably not breeding yet.
The data on iris color from the four
specimens collected by now is of interest. Both
& 67 & 69, had a completely yellowish-white