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R. K. Selander,
1952
Compylorhynchus jocosus gularis
July 26 Rio Mitjatitan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N! Atotonilco, Ndecalgo,
Mexico.
a willow tree; noted another similar nest in a mesquite
tree, about 15 feet above the ground: These nests may
belong to C. jocosus gularis. The young are out of the nests;
frequently seen; some collected. These worms are
much less wary than C. brunneiceps. They are
frequently encountered in pairs or groups of 3 or 4.
The young are going about with the adults. No signs
of territoriality, although there is a tendency for
a given flock to remain in a certain general area.
They are never found high above the ground, nor on the
ground; most frequently found in small trees or
limbs from 3 to 20 feet above the ground. Less
interested in imitation of their note than C. brunneiceps,
less inquisitive, although my squealing usually
excites them to calling and increased activity. Most
frequently heard in the early morning, becoming
quiet after about 11:00. Their notes are more
noisal than those of C. brunneiceps; a nasal "che - che - che - che" or "chew - chew - chew",
much less clear and less resonant, although there
are many similarities between the two. Often
give a short call "che-che-che" ... "che-che",
accenting the first "che". Again the call may
be given ... "che (short) che-che -- che - che-
che--che-che-che-che." The young give the same
call as the adults, but it is noticeably weaker and at