K. Selander 1952 Toxostoma [illegible] [illegible] August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico - Heard a loud "chip" given by individuals of the species. Note is very loud and can be induced by an imitation of it. Notes given singly at short intervals (5-10 seconds). The bird was perched in a shrub beneath an oak tree and remained concealed from view even while answering my call. Finally came right of the bird and shot it. This species is probably reasonably common in the area around camp as for several occasions during the morning hunt I heard the notes described above. August 15 Heard loud note - more like "chuck" than "chip" given by individual in low, very dense stand of small oak bushes and herbs. Bird refused to reveal itself despite my imitations of its note. Answered my imitations rather well, however. This species seems to frequent dark parts of the forest, preferring thick, dense vegetation beneath oak and pine trees. Notes are rather sharp - sound almost as if being made by a mechanical device.