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K.Selander,
1952
Caloitta (formosa)
Aug 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft, Guerrero, Mexico. -
one taken in large, thorny bush. Only one seen.
Aug 23 Flock of 5 passed low one in open space between
two good-sized broad-leaved trees. Calling
harshly. One individual swerved from the flock
and flew into the tree above my head - [illegible]
This individual remained perched in the tree
for about 50 seconds, squawking loudly while
the other 4 birds continued their flight too a
group of trees about 100 yds away.
Aug. 26 one lone bird on top of small bush near highway
to Coyuca.
August 28 3 seen; 1 taken. Rather wary; harsh but rather
soft notes given.