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R.K.Selander,
1952
Mysteria americana
August 21 Pei de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Shot a
juvenile (?) from top of mangrove tree near Lengua.
August 23 Flock of at least 5 perched in trees (about 20
feet in height) in marshy area. Allowed me to approach
within 30 yds. before taking flight. A reddish,
large wading bird with the flock may have been
an Ajaja ajaja - but identification uncertain.
Mexican name (locally at least) for M. americana
is "Pico-Pando".
Aug. 26 Two disturbed (while feeding?) in small pond near
road. Flew 100 yds or so (and continued feeding?).