Field notes, v1601

Selander, Robert K.

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SELANDER, R.K 1951 - 1953 (PART) 1- MISCELLANEOUS CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 1951; MAY 1952 UTAH, July 1952 CATALOGUE NOS. 1088-1102 JOURNAL 2- MÉXICO July 16 - SEPTEMBER 16, 1952 CATALOGUE NOS. 1103-1459 JOURNAL SPECIES ACCOUNTS BIRDS 3. LOWER CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA FEBRUARY 1-9, 1953 CATALOGUE NOS. * 1500-1529 JOURNAL SPECIES ACCOUNTS BIRDS * CAT. NOS. 1460-1499 not accounted for,

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SELANDER, R.K MISCELLANEOUS: CALIFORNIA . OCTOBER 1951; MAY 1952 UTAH , JULY 1952 CATALOGUE NOS. 1088-1102 JOURNAL

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ROBERT K. SELANDER MISCELLANEOUS, CALIFORNIA; UTAH CATALOGUE 1088-1102 JOURNAL

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R.K. Selander, 1951 1952 Catalogue 3 mi. NNE Vallejo, 120ft, Solano Co., California October 23, 1951 1088 ♀ imm. Agelaius phoeniceus maillardorum little fat. 45.3 gm. October 30, 1951 1089 ♀ ad. Agelaius phoeniceus maillardorum 31.5 gm. 1090 ♂ (imm ?) Agelaius tricolor 58.0 gm. 1091 ♀ ad. " " 34.1 gm, Agriculture Hall, Univ. Calif. Campus, ft., Berkeley, Alameda Co., California. May 21, 1952 1092 ♂ ad. (=S.O.) Pheucticus melanocephalus Testis 10mm. little fat. flew into window 41.5 gm. coll. C.D. MacNeill 10 mi. W Salt Lake City, 4300ft, Salt Lake Co., Utah June 26, 1952 1093 ♂ ad. Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Testis 8mm. somewhat fat. 1094 ♂ ad. " " Testis 9mm. fat 1095 ♂ ad. Lark Sparrow Testis 9mm. SKel. 1096 ♀ ad. Petrochelidon pyrrhonota somewhat fat,

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R.K. Selander, 1952 2 Beaner Creek, 7300 ft., 10 mi. E Kamas, Summit Co., Utah. July 5, 1952 1097 ♂ ad. Junco caniceps Testis 6mm. Aspen 1098 ♂ ad. Hylociela mutulata Testis 5mm. Paparian Aspen 10 mi. E Oakley, 7400 ft., Summit Co., Utah July 5, 1952 1099 ♂ ad. Driodoproene lincolor Testis 3mm. 5 mi. N Boulder, 6500 ft., Garfield Co., Utah July 5, 1952 1100 ♂ ad. Chordeiles minor Coll. by John Bushman Testis 10mm. O 1101 ♂ [1st yr.] " " " " William Beklo Testis 5mm. O 1102 ♂ ad. " " " " John Bushman Testis 5mm. O

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Journal June 26 Area bordering U.S. Highway #40, 1 to 10 mi. W Salt Lake City, 4300ft., Salt Lake Co., Utah. Left University of Utah with Richard Selander and George F. Edmunds, Jr. and drove to small marshy area 10 mi. W Salt Lake City where we collected Epicauta adults from greasewood. Noticed abundance and greenness of vegetation (Northern Desert Scrub and grasses) as compared to last 4 or 5 years -- Wet winter and spring floods apparently the cause. Meadowlarks very common and active, singing, California gulls "hawking" over fields somewhat in the manner of marsh hawks. Brewer blackbirds in flocks of up to 25 individuals -- more common than in past 4 summers. Many of the smaller ditches and canals which are dry during the summers of normal years are partially filled with water. Many small flooded areas among the scrub vegetation. Heard the song of a Song Sparrow -- a species which I have never found in this particular area (They are found in normal years along the Surplus Canal and the Jordan River in willows). Saw a flock of about 6 Savannah Sparrows moving along in scrub vegetation along the road. -- This species usually found in this area only in small, localized, permanently wet marshy areas. Shot 3 Cliff Swallows from flock of +30 which were nesting under a cement bridge. Collected 1 Lark Sparrow along road. Near the Salt Lake Airport, the Surplus Canal has

R.K. Selander, 1952 Journal June 26 Area bordering U.S. Highway #40, 1 to 10 mi. W Salt Lake City, 4300 ft., Salt Lake Co., Utah. been cut so that water has inundated large areas of scrub land bordering the highway. Algae and other aquatic vegetation has appeared. Many marsh birds have also appeared. Noted +/- 12 white pelicans feeding in two flocks. Coots, cinnamon teal, avocet, great-blue heron, snowy egret, white-fored glossy ibis, red-winged black-bird, cliff swallows, barn swallows, and California gulls also noted. July 5 Beaver Creek, 7300 ft., 10 mi. E Kamas, Summit Co., Utah Left Salt Lake City with Bonnie in truck at 2:00 P.M.; drove via Kimball's Junction, Wanship, Oakley, and Kamas to the above locality. Hunted for about 1 1/2 hours in the yellow pine, lodge pole pine, aspen, white fir forest near Beaver Creek. Sky overcast and slight rain around 4:00 P.M. Birds extremely quiet and inactive. Collected 1 Olive-backed thrush, 1 gray-headed junco. Observed Cassin purple finch, pine siskin, Western tanager (1 pair). Collected 1 or western tanager in stand of yellow pine. Ruby-crowned Kinglet fairly common. Flushed a gray-headed junco from nest on ground in a clearing near aspen. 4 eggs in nest. At

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R. K. Selander, 1952 3 Beaver Creek, 7300 ft., 10 mi. E Kamas, Summit Co., Utah July 5 5:30 we drove to Oakley and then up the Weber River toward Smith-Moorehouse Canyon to a locality - 10 mi. E Oakley, 7400 ft., Summit Co., Utah Near a bridge over the Weber River mayflies caddis-flies and gnats were swarming in great numbers. Collected many mayflies of several species. As I expected night hawks (C.minor) to appear in numbers at dusk, we remained here until almost sunset. Only 5 or so night hawks appeared - and these flew so high that we were unable to collect specimens. Other species observed were Song sparrow, yellow warbler, tree swallow (common, I collected), red-shafted flicker, robin, Brewer blackbird, red-winged blackbird, black-billed magpie. We then drove to Salt Lake City, arriving at 9:30 P.M.

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2. SELANDER, R.K MÉXICO: July 16 - SEPTEMBER 16, 1952 CATALOGUE NOS. 1103-1459 JOURNAL SPECIES ACCOUNTS BIRDS

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2a 15 mi. N Orderville, 6400 ft., Kane Co., Utah July 16, 1952 1103 Amphibian 1104 " 10 mi. N Phoenix, 1200 ft., Maricopa County, Arizona July 18, 1952 1105 Lizard

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R.K. Selander, 1952 3 Valley of the Gila, ± 2000 ft., 3 mi. SE Bylas, Graham Co., Arizona July 19, 1952 1106 Lizard San Pedro River, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. July 20, 1952 1107 Turtle in stream 1108 Snake cornfield 36 mi. SSW Camargo, 4000 ft., Chihuahua, Mexico July 21, 1952 1109 Lizard 35 mi. S EL Entronque, 5000 ft., Durango, Mexico July 21, 1952 ♂ ad. 1110 Amphipsara lilineata Inti, 5mm. wt. 12.0 gm Shrub and cactus 1111 Bufo sinus (?) [illegible] on dry ground. [First record for Durango] July 22, 1952 1112 ♀ ad. Bubo virginianus ova .5mm. Cliff 20 mi. S Durango, 6000 ft., Durango, Mexico July 22, 1952 1113 Lizard 1114 "

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R.K.Selander, 1952 4 4 mi. NW Irapuato, 5700 ft., Guanajuato, Mexico. July 23, 1952 1115 ♀ ad. Comylorhynchus drummieri pilleri 32.4 gmo. Tina coctus ova 1 mm. 1116 ♂ ad. Pipilo fusces Tati: 15mm. 4/3.5gmo. Pelo blanco July 24, 1952 1117 lizard 1118 " 1119 " 1120 " 1121 " 1122 " 1123 ♂ ad. Comylorhynchus drummieri pilleri. Drin Tati: 3mm. wt. 38.7gmo. Tina cactas 1124 ♂ ad. " " " Tati: 5mm. 41.2 gme " " 1125 ♂ ad. " " " Tati: 6mm. 36.4 gme " " 1126 ♂ ad. " " " Tati: 4mm. 35.5gmo " " 1127 ♀ ad. " " " broad patch ova 1 mm. 35.3gme 1128 ♀ ad. " " " 37.2gme Tati: 5mm. 1129 ♂ ad. Pipilo fusces Tati: 13mm. 42.5 gme Tina cactas 1130 ♂ ad. " " Tati: 10mm. 45.5gmo " 1131 ♀ ad. " " ova 1 mm. 42.8 gme " 1132 ♂ ad. " " Tati: 13mm. 45.8gme "

R.K.Selander, 1952 Rio Metzitzlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. July 26, 1952 1133 ♂ ad. Campylorhynchus gularis jocosus iris pale blue Tarsi 4mm. 34.3 gme willows " " reddish brown 1134 ♂ ad. " " " Tarsi 4mm. 28.6 gme " 1135 ♂ ad. " " " Tarsi 7mm. 29.9 gme " 1136 ♀ ad. " " " broad patch on .5mm. 30.0gms black walnut 1137 ♀ jr. " " iris pale blue ovary ③ 28.9gms " 1138 ♀ jr. " " iris pale blue 28.9 gme " 1139 ♂ jr. " " iris pale blue Tarsi O 28.2 gme " 1140 ♂ ad. Melanotis caeruleus iris: defred. Tarsi 5mm. 61.5gme willows 1141 ♂ ad. Thryonomes leucnicki Tarsi 3 mm. 12.0 gms cactus 1142 ♂ ad. Pyrocephalus rubinus T=O 16.9gms black walnut " bill and eyelid orange 1143 ♂ ad. Catharus aurantiirastri Tarsi 4mm. 27.5gme willows 1144 ♂ jr. Pipilo fuscus Tarsi O 44.2 gme willows 1145 ♀ ad. Centurus aurifrons onal mm. 67.0gms black walnut 1146 lizard July 27, 1952 1147 Lizard Trunk of block walnut tree 1148 Lizard 1149 ♂ jr Campylorhynchus jocosus iris : pale blue Tarsi O 27.9 gme willows " " iris:pale blue 31.0gme " 1150 ♂ jr. " " " 21.8gme " 1151 ♂ jr. " " 1152 ♀ ad. " " onal mm. 29.5gms mosquito " iris reddish brown onal mm. " 1153 ♀ ad. " " Mousm. oval mm. 29.2 gme " " 1154 ♂ ad. " " iris reddish brown 330gms black walnut Tarsi 5mm. 1155 ♂ ad. " " iris reddish brown 29.5gme " Tarsi: 4mm. 1156 ♂ ad. " " iris reddish brown 32.0 gme " Tarsi 5mm.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 6 Rio Metztitlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco , Hidalgo, Mexico. July 28, 1952 1157 Lizard on walnut tree trunk 1158 " 1159 " 1160 " 1161 " 1162 " 1163 " skel. 1164 ♂ad. Campylorhynchus gularis Tarsi: 5mm. 33.5gms. Mesquite 1165 ♂ad. Pipilo fusca Tarsi: 10mm. 44.0gms " 1166 ♂ad. Campylorhynchus gularis Iris red-brown Tarsi: 4mm. 32.5gms black walnut 1167 ♂ad. " " Iris red-brown 32.8gms " formelin 1168 ♀ jr. " " iris pale blue ovary 29.0gms willows 1169 ♀ s.o. Philohymna cinerea ovary Berry in 200phagus mesquite 33.4gms 1170 ♂ad. Sporophila torquata Tarsi: 4mm. 8.5gms willow 1171 ♀ ad. Icterus wagleri wood-patch H2.5gms mesquite ova O 1172 ♀ ad. Xiraca caerulea ova O 28.5gms black walnut Contepua pertinax 1173 ♀ jr. flycatcher (wood pewee?) ovary 12.5gms mesquite July 29, 1952 skel 1174 ♂ad. Campylorhynchus gularis Tarsi: 4mm. 29.0gms black walnut

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R.K. Selander, 1952 7 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. July 31, 1952 Feet olive-green. Dorsal transitional between gray & brown. Skull not finished in two shots (: :) 14 1195 ♂ Campylorhynchus megacephalus Testis O 35.2 gms oak 1176 ♂ jr. " " Testis O felt olive-green " prispala blue oak Age? 1177 ♂ " " Dark blue Eye: (⊙) brown SNO. Testis O " iris blue-gray 39.0 gms " iris blue-gray Testis O 30.0 gms ad 1179 ♂(ad.? ) " " Testis O 35.2 gms " 14 1180 ♂ jr. " " Testis O iris blue-gray " " iris light red-brown & orange od 1181 ♀ ad. " " ovary (⊙) 37.2 gms " od 1182 ♀ od. " " ovary (⊙) broad patch " iris orange 36.0 gms " ad 1183 ♀ od. " " 1184 ♀ od. Pipilo ocai oval/mm. 59 gms brush lensetta oak 1185 ♀ jr. Hemicoccygia leucophrys ovary O iris block brush 14.4 gms 1186 ♀ ad Cyanocitta stelleri ovary reduced broad patch 98.0 gms oak 1187 lizard Purchased from Indian - 40¢ Mex. From oak " " " " according 1188 lizard to indian August 1, 1952 iris red-brown informalin 1189 ♀ ad. Campylorhynchus megacephalus broad patch 34.3 gms Oak " felt dull olive SNO complete ovary (⊙) iris blue with just a little brown. " broad patch iris solid orange-brown od 1191 ♀ od. " " one l mm. 35.0 gms oak " iris with just a touch of brown 14 1192 ♀ jr. " " ovary O SNO 29.4 gms " " iris blue-gray 14 1193 ♀ jr. " " ovary O SNO 30.0 gms " " iris blue with wash of brown 14 1194 ♀ jr. " " ovary O SNO 32.0 gms " " SNO iris washed with br. in mid 14 1195 ♀ jr. " " ovary O 31.0 gms " " skell 1196 ♀ jr. " " ovary O SNO informalin 1197 ♂? Troglodytes [ brunneicollis ] PK No blood patch brush beneath oak. 1198 ♂ ad Aphelocoma coerulescens Testis O 5.0. Oak

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R.K.Selander, 1952 8 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico August 1, 1952 1199 ♀ jr. Aphelocoma coerulescens ovary 88.0gms oaks 1200 ♀ ad. Toxostoma ocellatum orany 81.0gms oaks Cerro Gogman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. August 3, 1952 1201 ♂ ad. Campylophnebus rufinucha Tarsi: 3mm . Feet pale purple 31.0gms Drus red-brown 1202 ♀ ad. " " Dris red- brown ova 1mm. Feet slate-purpke 27.0gm 1203 ♂ ad. " " Dris red-brown Tarsi: 4mm. Feet dark slate 30.5gms 1204 ♂ jr. " " S.N.O. Dris pale blue Tarsi O Feet pale blue 29.0gms. 1205 ♀ jr. " " Orary O Dris pale blue Drir very light brown Feet pale lilue 25.0gms 1206 ♂ jr. " Tarsi O Feet slate llue S.N.O. 32.5gms 1207 ♀ ad. Nyctidromus allicolle ovary reduced 63.0gms 1208 ♂ ad. Volatinia jacarina Tarsi O 8.3gms 1209 ♂ jr. Centurus aurifrons 85.0gms 1210 ♂ Pitangue sulphuratus Tarsi O 79.0gms 1211 ♀ Rivera divina ovary O 1212 ?(jr?) Hawk (Butoo nitidus) Ovory O 1213 Snake 1214 Lizard 1215 " 1216 " 1217 " 1218 " 1219 " 1220 " 1221 "

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R.K.Selander, 1952 9 Cerro Geyman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Vera cruz, Vera cruz, Mexico. August 3, 1952 1222 lizard 1223 " 1224 Frog. Taken on moist ground August 4, 1952 1225 ?ad. Campylorhynchus zonatus qu red-brown ovary O feet corn-yellow 31.8gms 1226 ad. " Iris red-brown Test; 5mm. 36.2gms feet corn yellow 1227 ?ad. " iris red-brown ova 1mm. feet dark yellow Br. patch 36.5gms iris pale blue 1228 ? jr. " Testi = feet+legs dark yellow 36.5gms iris pale blue 1229 ? jr. " Testi = {feet+legs dark yellow 35.5 gms extended of skine dirtblue 1230 ? jr. Testi O feet + legs yellow 36.6gms iris red-brown iris red-brown iris yellow inform? 1231 ad.? Campylorhynchus rufinucha feet+legs slate-pink 30.2gms Kel. 1232 ad. iris red-brown feet slate or purplish 31.5gms iris yellow- 1233 ? Aratinga aztec ova .5 mm. 92 gms iris red-brown 1234 ad. Campylorhynchus rufinucha Testi = 1mm. feet+legs slate-purple 30.2gms 1235 ad. Crotophaga sulcirostris Testi: 4 mm. 88 gms 1236 lizard 1237 " 1238 " 1239 " August 5, 1952 1240 frog 1241 lizard 1242 " 1243 Testi 4 mm. iris red-brown 1244 ?ad.Campylorhynchus rufinucha feet+legs slate-purple 28.2gms iris blue- touch of brown 1245 ? jr. feet blue-slate 26.0gms

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R.K.Selander, 1952 10 Cerro Guzman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. August 5, 1952 1246 ♀jr. Seiurus motacilla s.n.o. Ovary ♂ roostside 17.0gms 1247 ♀ad. Deterus gularis ovary reduced. 71.4gms 1248 ♂ad. Piaya cayana Testi; 10mm. Beetle in stomach 96.0gms. 1249 ♂ad. Crotophaga sulcirostris Testi; 5mm. 1250 Boa constrictor formalin 1251 ♂ad. Centurus aurifrons 86.5gms 1263 Frog Crawling on tent 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico August 6, 1952 1252 Frog August 7, 1952 1253 ♂jr. Campylorhynchus zonatus iris blue - suffusion of brown Testi Coffee bush 35.4gms 1254 ♀ad. " " iris orange - brown Ova 2mm. " 32.5gms 1255 ♂ad. " " iris Pale blue Testi; 3mm. Feet corn yellow brood patch. 36.2gms Feet dull yellow - brown Tree Piranga leucoptera Testi; 6mm. Fat 1256 ♂ad. Phelocythraema sanguinolenta 17.5gms Coffee bush 1257 ♂jr. Piranga (flavus?) SNO Testi; 1mm. 44 gms Coffee tree 1258 ♂ad. Myio dynastes luteiventris Testi; ♂ tree in Grove 1259 Sex? Basiluturus culicivorus 8.4gms coffee bush 1260 ♀ad. Deterus ( graculacauda?) Ova ♂♂ 47.0gms tree 1261 ♀ad. Seiurus motacilla Testi; ♂ s.o. 19.0gms Rock along river 1262 ♀ad. Centurus aurifrons 1263 [see above, August 5]

R.K. Selander, 1952 11 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700ft., Veracruz, Mexico August 9, 1952 1264 ♀ ad. Megarynchus pitangua ovary reduced coffee grove 1265 "♀ ad. Myiodectes luteiventris " " 1266 ♀ ad. Chlorospingus ophthalmicus " " 3 mi. N Jalapa, 4500ft., Veracruz, Mexico August 10, 1952 1267 ♂ od. Piraya cayana Testi 5mm. 1268 ♀ jr. Turdus (grafiok) ovary 72gms 1269 ♂? Empidonax (albiflavus?) 11.2gms 1270 ♂ ad. Myiodectes luteiventris Testi O 51.5gms 1271 ♀ ad. Thraupis albea ov minute 49.0gms. Aliso = Sycamore August 11, 1952 formalin 1272 Catharus (mexicanus?) 1273 od. ♂ Aimophila rufescens Testi: ?mm. Brush at edge of cornfield 1274 ♀ jr. Melanitis caeruleus Testi O 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico August 13, 1952 Tarsus pale dirty yellow - feet Iris very light brown bluish : 14 1275 ♂ jr. Campylorhynchus megalopterus S.N.C.O. 34.5gms Pine - oak 1276 ♀ jr " " Testi O SNCO 29.8gms Iris red brown Tarsus pale yellow 1277 ♀ ad. " " ovary O 38.0gms Iris red brown feet + tarsus same as #1275 1278 ♀ jr. " " S.N.C.O ovary O 32.5gms Iris pale red brown .. 1279 ♂ ad Toxostoma ocellatum ova small 83.0gms oak 1280 ♂ jr. Atlapetes virenticeps Testi O 39.5gms bushes beneath oaks 1281 ♀ ad. " " ovary O 38.5gms " 1282 ♂ jr. Atlapetes pileatus Testi O 20.4gms "

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R.K. Selander, 1952 12 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico August 13, 1952 1283 ♂ad. Oriturus superciliosus Test. 9mm. 40.5 gms pine 1284 ♀ad. " " ovary mm. 40.4 gms " 1285 ♀ad. Xiphorhynchus plani frontis T=O 37.0gms oak tree 1286 ♂ad. Pipilo fuscus Testes 12mm. 42.0gms brush 1287 ♂? juv. " erythropt-halmus 55 gms " 1288 ♀ad. Troglodytes lurumeicolliis Teste O 12.5gms " 1289 ♀ad. Ergatius ruber Teste O 8.7gms " 1290 ♀ad. Piranga luctulata Lananger sp.? ovary O 37 gms pine August 14, 1952 informal 1291 ♀ad? Oriturus superciliosus " 1292 ♂ad? Junco phaeonotus " 1293 juv. Atlapetes pilatus 1294 ♂ad. Calibri thlassinye / Teste O 4.8gms musica rileyi 1295 ♀ad. Tanagra elegantissima ovary O 15.5 gms 1296 ♂ad. flycatcher (Contopus r.) Testes O 29.0 gms August 15, 1952 ovary O 1297 ♀ad. Lerthia familiaris (Trunk of oak) 9.2gms oak 1298 ♂juv. Catharus occidentalis ovary O S.N.O. 27.0gms oak thicket 1299 ♂ad. Piranga fleva Teste O 47.0gms 1300 ♂ juv. Myodotes obscurus Teste O skull partially eroded. 1301 ♀ad. Atlapetes pilatus ovary O blood patch stricklandi 1302 ♂juv. Dendrocopos S.N.O. 47.0gms Teste O

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R.K.Selander, 1952 13 tengua de Vaca, 9500ft., Mexico, Mexico August 17, 1952 1303 ♂ juv. Lepidocolaptes leucogaster S.N.O. T-O 35.2gms 7in 1304 ♂ad. Cyanitta stelleri Tete O 7in 1305 ♂ad. " " Tete O " 1306 ♂?juv. " " " " Tuxpan, 5200ft., Michoacan, Mexico August 18, 1952 1307 ♂ad. Icterus sp.? -sburinus Tete 10mm. 22.0gms Riparian 1308 ♀ad. Icterus sp.?-sburinus Broad-petal overy reduced 19.0gms " 1309 ♂juv. Sparrow (sp.?) ainophila Tete O S.N.O. Bramy field - Riparian (betteri?) 1310 ♀ad. Hirundo cerulea Overy reduced broad-petal - Riparian 1311 ♂ad. Thyromera hermski: Tete O Mexcala, 2500ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 20, 1952 1312 hizard 1313 hizard Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 21, 1952 1314 sex? Myeteria americana not fat 1315 ♂ad. Campylorhynchus brunili' Iris red-brown Tete O S.O. dors & feet slate blue (Pale) 26.2gms iris red-brown over 980 Broad-petal 1316 ♀ad. " fat legs lilac slate 21.6gms little fat iris red-brown (dull) 1317 ♀(ova minute) " feet legs purple-slate 24.0gms No broad-petal iris red-brown Broad-petal 1318 ♀ad. " Tarsus+feet slate over 980 19.0gms iris dull brown 1319 ♂juv? " feet dark slate 23.0gms? in formalin

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R.K.Selander, 1952 14 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 21, 1952 1320 ♀ ju. Saltator coerulescens orany 50.0gme 1321 ♂ju. Turdus rufopallidatus Testes 69.0gme 1322 ♀ ju. Calocitta formosa Ovary 1323 Lizard (gecko) Wall of house at night 1324 " " 1325 " ' 1326 " " 1327 " " 1328 " " 1329 " " 1330 " " 1331 " " August 22, 1952 1332 Lizard Mangrove tree 1333 ♀ad. Campylorhynchus brunneius iris red-brown Tarnie green-blue (dull) Test pale blue over Mangrove 21.2gme 1334 ♂(cd.) " S.NO.? legs & feet same as #1333 iris red-brown T:4mm. " 25.2gme 1335 ♂ ju. " " lairs pale blue feet-legs slate T:o SNO. 24.4gme 1336 ♂ ju. " " Same as 1335 T:o Purplish on belly" SNO. 25.6gme Slight tinge of dull brown in iris 1337 ♂ ju. " T:o feet-tarsus slate S.NO. Palm 24.0gme 1338 ♂ Nyctidromus albicollis Testes O grassyfield 1339 ♀ju. C. brunneius Colors same as 1335 21.5gme 1340 ♀ ju. Cissalophia san-luisiana iris gray-blue SNO. Mangrove Ovary " " " 1341 ♀ju. " 1342 ♂ad. Empidonax trailii Testes Mangrove ?

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R.K.Selander, 1952 15 Pie de la Cuesta, 20f., Guerrero, Mexico August 23, 1952 1343 bird Mangrove 1344 " " 1345 " " 1346 " " 1347 ♂ jr. Campylorhynchus brunneius SNO. Iris pale blue dull brownish cast Feet and legs slate T=0 25.6gms Eye red brown (light) ad. 1348 ♀ad. " " s.o. T=3mm. Feet/legs slate 30.1gms 1349 ♂? jr. " " Iris pale blue SNO. Feet dark slate 23.5gms 1350 ♀ jr. " " Iris pale dull brown ovary ♀ SNO. Feet, tarsus, dull slate (dark) 24.9gms 1351 ♂ jr. " Iris pale blue gray T=0 SNO. legs + feet brownish slate 25.0gms ✓1352 ♀?ad. Jacana spinosa 30g ✓1353 ♂jr. Icterus sp.? =I.purrius Tester -- SNO. Palm 26.2gms ✓1354 ♂ad. Xiphorhynchus (flaviventer) T=4mm. Palm 76gms S.O. OK, ✓1355 ♀(ju?) Butorides virescens ovary ♂ Mangrove ✓1356 ♂ad. Pitangus sulphuratus Tester 6mm. Mangrove in formulín 1357 Myiozetetes similis ✓1358 ♀ad. Centurus chrysogenys Iris yellow-orange Palm 71gms ovary ♂ ✓1359 ♀jr. Tundus rufo-pallidus ovary ♂ S.N.O. ✓1360 ♂(ju?) Butorides virescens ovary s.o. Iris yellow Mangrove 80g August 24, 1952 1361 bird Mangroves 1362 Snake Mangroves in formulín 1363 Cissolopha San. leuciana " in formulín 1364 Cassiculus melanicterus " ⊗Kel. 1365 ♂♂ Platysarins aglaiae Tester = S.O. ⊗Kel. 1366 ♂♂ Campylorhynchus brunneius old broad palm Very worn plumage 21.5gms iris light brown Feet, legs slate blue ⊗Kel 1367 ♂ad. " iris red brown Plumage old. . . 25.7gms

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R.K.Selador, 1952 16 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 24, 1952 skel. 1368 ?od. Campylorhynchus dimidius iris red-brown Plumaged. 25.6gms 1369 ?(ad?) Philortyx fasciatus iris brown Two unisefed spots on skull Meadow 1370 ?ad. Phalacrocorax olivaceus legs feet brownish slate one BB Laguna 1371 sex? Campylorhynchus dimidius irii pale lilac 25.1gms 1372 ? jr. " " Feet, legs light slate S.N.O. 1373 ? jr. " " iris lilac-brown Overey 21.7gms 1373 ? jr. " " legs, feet light slate blue 1374 jr. " " iris blue-brown T = 23.2gms in formalin 1374 jr. " Feet, legs slate-(brownish cost) iris light lilac-brown 23.0gms 1375 ?ad. Agelaius phoeniceus Tester 4mm. 69.0gms Marsh 1376 ?ad. Cassidulus melanicterus Tester Mangrove Feet, legs dull slate blue in formalin 1377 jr. Campylorhynchus dimidius iris pale lilac-gray 23.4gms in formalin 1378 jr. " Feet, legs dull-brown slate iris pale lilac-gray 21.1gms 1379 ?ad. Sporophila minuta Tester 7.9gms Thorn scrub "Montosa Island", sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico. 30ft. (mostly 10 ft.) August 25, 1952 1380 lizard 1381 " 1382 " 1383 ?od. Campylorhynchus dimidius Feet, legs gray lilac overy (B.petal) 21.8gms. iris light red-brown 1384 ? jr. " Feet, legs slate blue (light) S.N.O. iris light dull brown Tester = 24.4gms. 1385 ? jr. " Feet, legs slate (dark) iris rich brown/light overy 22.0gms 1386 ?ad. Detterus spurius Tester fat 23.7gms 1387 ?? jr. Stelgidopteryx (ruficollis?) 14.2gms 1388 ? jr. Tangarius aerius overy S.N.O. Mod. fat 39.0gms 1389 ? Chlidonias m. surinamensis overy 58gms.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Pie de la Cuerta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 26, 1952 1390 ?ad. Campylorhynchus humilis feet, legs gray blue iris scarlet (deep) Taster o 26.5gms 1391 ?ad. " " feet, legs lilac-gray brown-patched iris red-brown ovary @ 21.9gms 1392 sex? jr. " " feet, legs slate blue-gray iris light dull brown 22.cgms 1393 ?jr. " feet, legs slate blue Taster o iris light dull brown 23.4gms 1394 ? Aratinga canicularis feet, legs slate blues-black iris yellow-Taster o 67gms 1395 ? " " Taster o 97gms 1396 ? " " S.O. iris pale yellow Taster o 1397 ? " " ovary @ S.O. iris pale yellow 68gms 1398 ?ad. Aimophila ruficauda Taster 4mm. dunber 39.1gms (acuminata) 1399 sex?jr. Deterus punctulatus 36.cgms 1400 ?ad. Empidonax traillii Taster o 14.4gms 1401 ?ad. Cassiculus melanicterus Taster 3mm. August 27, 1952 1402 lizard water edge 1403 lizard " " unformal? 1404 Deterus punctulatus " " 1405 Deterus flavidus 1406 ?ad. Campylorhynchus humilis feet, legs slate parantized (stomach scored) 24.8gms iris red. Taster o 1407 ?ad. " feet, legs slate blue Taster o iris dull red 25.0gms skel. 1408 ?ad.Dichroanassa defesora Florida calrulea Taster O Meadow 1409 ?ad.Columb'gallina talpaeck. iris red. quiduct & crop large over 2mm. 40.5gms 1410 ?ad.Trogon citreolus ovary @ 1411 sex?jr.Dendroica petechia S.N/D. Mod.fat 8.4gms 1412 ?ad.Richmondina carduelis ovary @

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R.K.Selender, 1952 18 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 28, 1952 K. 1413 ♂ Campylorhynchus humilis T: very light gray blue N.C.O. Nather how adult legs eyes 27gme K. 1414 ♂ " S.N.C.O. feet light gray purple-blue iris same color as nape T: 28gme 1415 ♀ ad. " " feet gray blue one & B.P. iris same color as nape - full 25gme 1416 ♀ ad. " " feet light blue gray iris red - full 23.1gme 1417 sex? jr. " " dark slate S.N.O. iris blue with dull brown cast 18.0gme 1418 ? jr. " " feet blue-gray S.N.O. iris pale blue 21.2gme 1419 sex? jr. " " S.N.O. iris pale blue 24.9gme " very hard iris red - full brood patch SNO feet blue-gray 22.5gme 1420 ♀ ad. " feet gray blue 1421 ♂ jr. S.N.O. iris light blue Taster = 25.0gme 1422 ♀ jr. " feet slate iris gray blue very S.N.O. 19.5gme ✓ 1423 ♀ ad. Icterus pustulatus brood patch very 1424 ♀ ad. Aimophila ruficauda brood-patch over & 26.5gme in female 1425 jr. " 1426 ♂ jr. Saltator coerulescens Taster = S.N.O. 54.0gme 1427 ♀ jr. Tangara alinea ovary S.N.O. 42.2gme in female 1428 jr. " 40.5gme informel 1429 Icterus spurinus 21.0gme informel 1430 ad♀ Volatinia jacarina brood patch 9.3gme 1431 ? jr? Calitta formosa S.N.C.O. Taster = Rio Aguacatillo, 900ft., 11 mi. N Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico August 29, 1952 1432 sex? jr. Campylorhynchus humilis feet slate blue iris light blue 21.9gme 1433 ♂ jr. " Taster = iris blue into brown cast 25.1gme

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R.K.Selander, 1952 19 5 mi. NNE Mexcala, 2000 ft., Huerrero, Mexico. August 31, 1952 1434 lizard 13 mi. S Cuernavara, 4500 ft., Morelos, Mexico. August 31, 1952 1435 lizard 1436 " 1437 " 1438 " 1439 " 1440 " Cuernavara highway, 8700 ft., near La Cima, Distrito Federal, Mexico. August 31, 1952 1441 ad. Pseudramus olivaceus Test. o iri dark blue-black pine 9.6 gms 1442 djr. " " Test. skull " 10.2gms 1443 ?ad. Sitta pygmaea left Testa?o 5.0 Not fat. pine 10.5gms 1444 ?ad. " " ovary @ 5.0 Mod. fat " 10.6gms 16 mi. SE Lagos de Moreno, 6700 ft., Jalisco, Mexico. September 4, 1952 informal 1445 ad. Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus Test. o iris brown-pale Tama cactus 37.3 gms " " " Test.o iri brown-pale " " 1446 djr. 5.0. Test brown-gray 41.2gms informal 1447 ad.Ptililo fuscescens Test: O Tama cactus

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R.K.Selander, 1952 20 8 mi. SE Zacatecas, 8000ft., Zacatecas, Mexico September 5, 1952 1448 ♂ jv. Compylorhynchus brunneicapillus S.N.O. iris dull red - brown fat brown (pale) 35.5gms Tuna cactus 1449 ♀ jr. Toxostoma curvirostre ovary @ S.NO. 75 gms smell sweet in grazed iris yellow put dark brown 1450 aer? ael. " " iris yellow - orange 84gms Mesquite 17 mi. SE Sombrerete, 7700 ft., Zacatecas, Mexico. September 5, 1952 1451 ♂ ad. Callipepla squamata mesquite Testes O formal in 1452 ♀ ad. Compylorhynchus brunneicapillus test brown mesquite iris red - brown 39.2gms (pale) 6850 ft. Rio Mezquital, 12 mi. NE Durango, Durango, Mexico September 5, 1952 1453 ♂ jv. Tringa solitaria Tasti S.N.O very fat 48 gms along stream 1454 ♂ ad. Toxostoma curviroste Testes O fat 95gms mesquite iris yellow - orange 1455 ♀ ad. " " ora @ (fat) 89gms tuna cactus 1456 ♂ jv. Seterua hullocki (xgalbula?) very fat Testes O tuna cactus informalin 1457 Tyrannus 40.1gms willow in formal in 1458 Chordostes gramma cus 1459 ♂ Otus asio Testis O willow

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K.Selander, 1952 4 First Mexican Trip U.S. Highway #89 from Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County to - 15 mi. N Orderville, 6400 ft., Kane Co., Utah. July 16 left Salt Lake City at 12:00 P.M.; Bonnie with me in truck; Richard and Tolane Selander following in their car. Drove directly to locality north of Orderville, where we made a dry camp along the road on dry flat. Scrub (Quercus gambelii) Oak stands nearby. Chipping sparrows only birds noted. Picked up two small tools on dry ground under camp TABLE, July 17 U.S. Highway #89 from 15 mi. N Orderville to 3 mi. N Prescott, +4000 ft., Yavapa County, Arizona Left camp at 8:00. Stopped in Flagstaff, Ariz. from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. while Dick had his car checked. Arrived at present camp (dry) at 8:00 P.M. Harned larks abundant along dirt road and in fields of low scrub and cactus vegetation. We are now camped along the road just below the pinyon-juniper belt. No unusual birds noted during the day. Collected a number of June beetles and other insects at light tonight. - Will attempt to reach El Paso tomorrow, stopping at Phoenix to pick up Yale Selman, who will ride with Dick and Tolane.

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K.Selander, 1952 July 18 Highway from 3 mi. N Prescott to Valley of the Gila, +2000 ft., 3mi SE Bylas, Graham Co., Arizona (via Phoenix) Picked up Yale Selman in Phoenix; continued driving until about 5:30, at which time we camped in the Valley of the Gila. Camp located in stand of mesquite near some cattonwoods at side of road. Cicadas abundant on mesquite, "singing" until about 9:00 P.M. Chordeiles acutipennis common ones mesquite at dusk Tenebrina present and flying. As darkness approached, nighthawks flew lower and lower, finally skining just over the vegetation. No sounds uttered. Other birds present include Lucy warbler, Couch's flycatcher, Western (?) Kingbird, unidentified Oriole. July 19 Collected one lizard at 8:30 in morning.. Broke camp at 9:00. Drove all day, arriving at El Paso, Texas at 4:00 P.M. Had truck greased, then crossed bridge into Mexico at 6:05. American custom official asked if we had any firearms. Mexicans motioned us over to curb and began examination. After carrying one box and our suitcase into the office building, the office suggested that perhaps I could pay them something "so that the truck would not have to be unloaded". I nodded approval and they returned the box and suit case to the truck without looking into them. Gave the officer two dollars - he seemed pleased. Dick chose to leave a .22 rifle on the American side, so apparently the firearms restriction are still in force. Bought car insurance in Tuaray, then drove along

R.K. Selander, 1952 highway toward Chihuahua to - 20 mi. S Juarez, 35.00 ft., Chihuahua, Mexico Camped in mesquite just off the highway at 9:00 P.M. Everyone very tired. Melocicco (Pyrota, Eucanula) coming to lights. Also, many June beetles, some of them Phyllophaga July 20 Mexican Highway #45 from 20 mi. S. Juarez, through Chihuahua (City) to San Pedro River, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Broke camp at 9:00; driving most of the day, with a two hour stop in Chihuahua where we had lunch. Near Chihuahua observed 1 Mexican crested flycatcher in mesquite, mourning dove (common), turkey vulture (all along the highway). At Villa Ahumada saw 2 barn swallows. The country is rather barren; few birds seen from road. We drove through wide, flat valleys. Vegetation mainly mesquite and cactus; Cattonwoods along streams. At 6:00 P.M., we camped in the dry river bed (San Pedro River) just off the highway; a nice camp site with thickets of willows and cattonwoods lining the river bed. Cornfields bordering the riparian vegetation. Just a small amount of water in the river bed - about 2 feet wide. The river bed itself is about 40 feet wide. According to a Mexican, whom we talked, with the river was full and flooding only 10 days ago. Collected a small turtle in the stream - only one seen. Birds rather abundant but difficult to approach. Flushed 2 quails (sp.? ) near willows.

R. K. Selander, 1952 7 San Pedro River, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. July 20 Saw 2 (O7+?) Pyrrhuloxia in cottonwoods. 1 unidentified flycatcher (small). Texas nighthawks (10) flying at dusk. Bats along river fed at night, flying at least until 1:00 A.M., One brown tomber in shrubs near the river. Collected a small snake on dirt road beside cornfield at 10:00 P.M. Jays of several kinds seen along river and especially in mesquite and tuna, cactus stand located about 100 yds. from the river. July 21 Broke camp at 9:45. Weather fine and clear. Ravens flying over cornfield. Continued along Mexican Highway # 45 through farm land near Camargo. At Camargo, Dick, Toleno, and Selman turned back to return to Phoenix, Arizona. At 2 mi. 5 Delicas noted a shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) and a few great-tailed grackles near the highway. At Saucillo, noted barn swallows. Just south of Camargo saw crows and 2 Snea doves. Ravens and turkey cultures all along highway. At 39 mi. SSW Camargo, found a cactus wrenis (C. brunneicapillus) nest (See species account). Continued onto 35 mi. S El Entronque, 5000 ft., Durango where we camped at edge of deeply cut, dry river bed.

K. Selanders, 1952 July 21 35 mi. S El Entorques, 5000 ft., Durango, Mexico. The area is just beyond a summit of about 6000 ft., and in the foothills overlooking a narrow valley which lies at about 4000 ft. Dominant vegetation is a large bush-like woody plant having long un-branching, tendril-like shoots extending upward from the base; about 10 ft. in height. Cestillo here grow like this. (see picture of the plant). Other associated plants are low, thick thorny bushes of Fougeria splendens and mesquite. Several kinds. Some cactus including one or two tree-cacti of the chella-type. Birds rather common in this formation. Mockingbird (common, singing); Desert sparrow - found in thorn shrubs; 1 collected; molting.; 2 Texas nighthawks seen at dusk; Plumbeco grueatcher present; 2 turkey vultures seen. Collected some Meloidae, including a Pyista and numerous June beetles. Collected one Bufo Sineus. July 22 Up at 6:30; hunted for about one hour. Shot one corned owl on cliff (a pair seen). 1 Texas nighthawk flew over camp at 8:30 A.M. Unidentified large flycatcher with rich buff underparts. Several unidentified sparrows, possibly a varied hunting, seen. One hummingbird observed. As regards cactus wrens, found 2 nests (empty) within the only two tree-cacti noted in the area. No birds seen; no calls heard. After C. brunneicepsillus may be present, but cactus is too sparsely distributed for wrens to occur in any number. Just noted a

R.K. Selander, 1952 July 22 35 mi. S EL Entranque, 5000 ft., Durango, Mexico. Swallow flying over river bed. left camp at 10:30, will continue along highway to Durango. 14 mi. N Rincon de Romos, 6200 ft., Aguascalientes Mexico. Camp'd in stand of mesquite trees and cactus just off the highway at 9:00. Ate and went to bed; very tired. No melvols came to light. Slight rain drizzle during the night; rather cold. July 23 Up at 6:30; cloudy, overcast, rather cold. Noted a strike near camp. Birds uncommon. Broke camp at 8:30, continuing southward. Will stop at Chester Lamb's in Guanajuato to pick up collecting equipment left by Dr. Miller and to get information on whereabouts of good "wren-country". The country throughout much of Durango, Zacatecas and Aguascalientes is good farm land, although undeveloped. Very few places visible from the highway where C. duranicapillus could be expected to occur. This species apparently does not occur in the type of cactus having ovate branches [picture] (=tuna) (cactus) and which is so common in Durango and Zacatecas. Perhaps they require a more finely branching cactus so that the nest can be constructed in such a position as to have the entrance hole protected by spiny branches, [No. See beyond]

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R.K. Selander, 1952 July 23 Irapuato, 5700 ft., Guanajuato, Mexico. Arrived at Chester Lamb's home in Irapuato at 2:00 P.M.; met Lamb and his family; talked until about 6:00 P.M. Then Bonnie and I drove to a locality 4 mi. NW Irapuato, 5700 ft. where I hunted for C. brunneicapillus on hillside of tuna cactus and trees which Lamb calls "palto blanco". Collected cactus two wrens. Lamb says C. brunneicapillus rather common around Irapuato in cactus areas. Returned to Lamb's home at 7:30. Lamb and his Mexican helper, "Julio",* plans to accompany us in the field for an indefinite period, but as he will not be ready until the day after tomorrow, we will remain in Irapuato tomorrow, hunting again for cactus wrens. Lamb showed me a specimen of C. jocosa which he collected in Nayarit. - Bonnie and I set up our cots in Lamb's front room; retired around 10:30. July 24 - Hunting again 4 mi. NW Irapuato from 9:00 until about 1:00 P.M. Collected 5 C. brunneicapillus, 4 Pipilo fusces, and a number of lizards. Returned to Lamb's in the afternoon and skinned the birds. July 25 - Up at 8:00 A.M.; breakfast at Lamb's; left at 9:15, Chester Lamb and "Julio" leading in Lamb's car as we headed for Mitztitlan, Hidalgo. Drove until 4:30, when we arrived at the Rio Metztitlan, about 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo. The bridge over the river has been down for six years, so that it is now impossible to get to the town of Mitztitlan

R.K. Selander, 1952 July 25 Rio Metztitlan, Hidalgo, Mexico without fording the river. We were reluctant to attempt a crossing, so we made camp near the ford -- Rio Metztitlan, 4000 ft., 20 miles N Atotonilcos, Hidalgo, Mexico. Set up our tents about 100 feet from the river, beneath a canopy of black walnut trees. We are camped in a rather narrow arroyo. There is a small store and a number of homes near our camp. Along the river on both sides there are small Mexican houses and corn-fields. The river is extremely muddy; about 30 yards wide. Extending on either side of the river for a quarter of a mile or so (often less) is a narrow flood plain and, then, the corn fields. Willow bushes and trees) are thick along the river, forming a well- developed riparian habitat. A large grove, having the appearance of bamboo, occurs in stands along the river. A number of irrigation ditches have been made by the Mexicans & there are usually lined with willows. Giant black walnut trees line both sides of the river. Mosquitoes occur in the drier spots, often quite near the river, but especially on the slopes well away from the river. On the rather steep slope of the arroyo there is a thick forest of cardon cactus. Tuna cactus is rather uncommon. Mosquito common among the cardon cactus. This forest is rather extensively distributed

R.K.Selander, 1952 Rio Metzitlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. July 25 in this region. On approaching the arroyo in which we are camped, you drive through several miles of this vegetation. The arroyo is the same one in which the town of Metzitlan is located. At about 7:00 I drove up from the river bed to the cordón forest and hunted for almost an hour. Took 1 Benick Wren. No cactus wrens observed. Want to bed at 9:30. July 26 - Up at 6:30 - hunted along the river until 1:30; Collected 7 Campylorhynchus [illegible]xgularis (OK.) along the river in willows and black walnut. Birds abundant along the river. The following species were also noted; turkey vulture (flying over cactus slopes); blue mockingbird (common in dense willows); Basileuterus rufifrons (1 collected by Lamb); Inca dove (common around farms); chat (1 collected in dense riparian bushes); Catharus (about 6 seen, 1 collected); Vermillion flycatcher (several seen in black walnut trees around willows, 1 or collected); Centurus aurifrons (1 collected; 1 collected by Lamb); Gray thrush (several seen - seemed very disturbed by my presence - apparently nesting); Brown towhee (1 juvenile taken in willows); blue grosbeak (black walnut: 1 collected and given to Lamb); hooded oriole (apparently rather numerous in walnut trees); house finch (flocks in black walnut). Began skinnig at 2:00; skinned 13 birds.

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K. Selander, 1952 13 July 26 Rio Mutzlitlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hiedalgo, Mexico. Went to bed at 10:30. Very tired from long hike today. Stomach acting up a bit. July 27 Up at 8:00; very stiff and weak; stomach upset. Hunted around camp for 2 hours. Collected 8 Wrens (C. poioosus) and 1 brown towhee. Noted the following species not seen yesterday: Acorn Woodpecker, (Dendrocopos pair in walnut tree); [illegible] scalaris (pair in walnut Dendrocoptes) tree); flicker (sp.? heard); Lomb reports the following additional species as being present; hummingbird (sp.?); Canyon wren (heard near a rock slide); Phyllosciza cinerea (seen); Cardinal (1 collected by Lomb's helper); curve-billed thrasher (1 collected in mosquitoes); Crested Flycatcher (sp.?)(1 collected); Wood Pewee (heard;) [seen] goldfinch (Species sp.?)(1 collected); black-headed grosbeak; Setornus fruticulatus (1 collected by Lomb); Hepatic Tanager, white-winged dove (Lombi reports one flying over the arroyo.), 5 Skinned lizards in afternoon. The weather good today, no rain. Ponies and trucks are crossing the river at the ford regularly - some stuck and tons to be pulled out. Broke the glass on the Coleman lamp last night, so we are not collecting insects now; will pick up a new glass in Mexico City in a few days. July 28 - Hunted upstream from 8:00 until 12:00. Collected 4 C.joiosus, 1 Phyllosciza cinerea, 1 blue grosbeak, 1 Sporophila torqueta, 1 Setornus wagleri, and 1 Flycatcher (an immature wood pewee?). Wrens not easily found

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R.K. Selander, 1952 14 July 28 Rio Mztzlitan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. today. Collected several lizards, including one on the trunk of a large black walnut tree - took one of these yesterday on the trunk of a walnut tree. lizards are abundant in the drier spots all along the stream - most active in the morning before 10:00. Skinned in afternoon; made a skeleton of one of the wrens; also preserved a wren in formalin. Both flying over stream at 8:00. Weather very fine tonight - clear, moderately warm. Stomach somewhat better today - have been taking sulfadiazine - will stop treatment now - see what happens. This is a good camp spot - the only disadvantage being the numerous forms nearby: Mexican children and adults continually passing and stopping to look into our tent. The river is too muddy to drink, but there is a small stream spring near the river where reasonably clear water can be obtained. We are boiling all our water, even that used for washing. On the following page is a rough sketch of the area in which we are camped:

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R.K.Selander, 1952 July 28 Rio Metztilan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N atotonileo, Hidalgo, Mexico <br> to metztilan 4000ft spring Rio Metztilan bridge out here to Atotonilco + 4500ft store, house block walnut <camp> M = mesquite = block walnut willows Cordon = cortico. to mesquite = corn field rock slide

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R.K. Selander, 1952 16 July 29 Rio Metztitlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. Shot one C. joiosus in walnut tree near camp just as we were breaking camp at 8:30 in the morning. No idea skeleton of it. Left camp at 9:00 and drove to Mexico City, D.F., arriving there at noon. Mexico City, 7500 ft., D.F., Mexico. Picked up mail at the American Embassy, then went to Hotel Geneve where we registered for the night. Ate dinner and went to a show. Wrote letters home. July 30 During the night our truck was broken into (glass of the side window smashed) and the following items stolen. 35 mm. camera, field-glasses, 2 rolls of 35 mm. color film, sport-coat, 2 pairs slacks, dress, ties (about 15), underwear, clock glasses, duffle-bag, 2 white shirts. Specimens, papers, guns, shells, etc. OK. - Stopped by at Department of Forestal y Caza and talked to Dr. Morias. He said my collecting permit had been mailed (when?). Gave me a copy of it. I noticed that Dr. Miller's permit was in the folder with mine. Mine is #35, Dr. Miller's #36. Date of issue is June 11. Bought 10 gallons of purified H2O for 2.40 pesos. Left Mexico City at 2:00 P.M., driving along highway toward Puebla. [Mr. Lamb had car trouble in Pachuca yesterday but promised to meet us at La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz.] Collected some beetles on lupine at around 9500 feet in the valley of Mexico. Noted large expanses of pine

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R.K. Selander, 1952 17 July 30 Mexico City, D.F. to La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. forest just outside of Mexico city on the hills. A steep grade leads from Mexico City up to 9500 feet or so. Should get C. megalopterus in the pines here; will try collecting here when we return from Veracruz. Drove through Puebla to within 4 Km. of Tehuacan where the road turns (forks) and heads for Orizaba. We arrived at the summit (La Puerta) at about 9:00 P.M. A heavy fog was rolling in when we stopped. Lamb had set his tent up about 100 yds from the road behind a Mexican store which faces the road. July 31 La Puerta, 7000 feet, 31 mi. SW (by road) Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. We are camped at the exact summit of the road from Tehuacan to Orizaba in a clearing surrounded by a thick, well-developed forest of oaks. The oaks are mostly large trees; there is a heavy under- story of brush (not thorny) and herbaceous plants. The trees are covered with epiphytic ferns, mosses, lichens, and other plants. Many ferns under the oaks in the moist spots. Several species of oaks appears to be present, including an oak shrub bearing very small leaves. Patches of corn and agave have been planted here and there on the hillside. The terrain is rolling and numerous small draws are present. On certain slopes, oak trees are for the most part absent; in such areas there is an extremely

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R.K. Selander, 1952 La Puerta, 7000ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Vera cruz , Mexico . (July 31 dense cover of shrubs and herbs. Mount Orizaba is visible from the top of many of the hills near camp. A few pine trees present among the oaks, especially on the higher rises. Across the road to the north there is a flat plain-like expanse without covering of oaks. Some corn fields there. To the east of camp the land drops off abruptly as the road to Orizaba descends through a wide valley. West of camp, the drop is much more gradual and the oak forest continues down to 6000ft where it ceases rather abruptly. Weather here rather chilly most of the day. Fog rolled in in late afternoon. Hunted in the morning until 12:30. Collected nine C. megalopterus. Also took a wood wren (Henicophina leucophrys), Steller jay, Pipilo ocai, Atlapetes pileatus, and Pitigonus leneereus. Tyrannus crassirostris, Chlorospingus opthalmicus, Red-eyed towhee taken by Hank today. Hank reports having taken a Dendrocopus nillousa here yesterday. Aphelocoma caeruleseca noted in oaks around camp. Turkey vultures flying over. In the late afternoon a indian came to camp with 2 strange green lizards which he said occurred on the trunks and branches of the oak trees. Bought the lizards for 40 centavos a piece. These lizards have yellow eyelids and sulphur-yellow bellies. Dorsally, they are quite a bright green. 5 Kissel birds until 8:00 P.M. when it started to rain. Rained

R.K. Selander, 1952 49 La Puerta, 7000ft., 31 mi. SW Arriaga, Vera cruz, Mexico. during the night. August 1 Lamb reports hearing a pygmy owl calling near camp during the night. Clear this morning, not too cold. Went hunting at 7:30. Hunted within a radius of 1/2 mile of camp until 11:00. Did not run onto any wrens (C. megalopterus) until about 10:30. Lamb got one and I took another. Collected ( beside the wren) 2 Aphelocoma coerulescens , 2 red-eyed towhees ( gave one to Lamb), 1 Hutton's wrens ( gave to Lamb), 2 Junco phaeonotus ( 1 adult, 1 immature ), 1 Toxostoma ocellatum Longuemarensis, 1 Basilurum ( species? ) , 1 Burnt Nightingale Thrush ( Cultharces occidentalis ) and 1 Troglodytes brunneicollis. Lamb took a Diglossa baritula, Violet- eared hummingbird, a spurred (=red-eyed) towhee. At about 3:00 I heard wrens near camp and obtained 6 specimens. Aphelocoma joyi heard about camp in the afternoon. Fog rolling in at about 6:00. Rain started at 8:00. Rather cold. In general birds are not too abundant at the camp. Little noise at dawn, although juncoes, towhees, wrens (not C. megalopterus) heard singing during morning. At noon fog passed through camp area. Birds of all kinds silent during this foggy period. Hunting very difficult. Late in the afternoon it cleared and birds became more active. Lamb reports seeing a Pipilo fuscus near camp.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 20 August 1 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. If P. furcatus is present, three Pipilos occur here, seemingly in the same niche; that is the understory in the oak forest. There may be some subtle difference in niche requirements (see species accounts of Pipilo ocai). Florks of Corpodocus mexicanus seen in clearings around camp; very wild. Noticed a number of small black lizards on giant agaves bordering a corn field, lizards about 2 1/2 inches in length. Shot two but they escaped into loose of agaves yet and could not be found. Collected two meloids (?) on a purple flower near a corn field. Only two seen although I examined a number of these flowers. August 2 Thick fog this morning, cold. Birds generally silent and inactive. Too foggy for hunting so we decided to break camp and head down toward the lowlands of Veracruz. Started loading at 10:00 - left camp at 11:30. Following is a list of species recorded at this locality July 30 (Kamb), July 31, and August 1. * denotes species collected by either Kamb or me [not all prepared as skin]: * Campylorhynchus megaloptynus * Henicophina leucophrys * Cyanocitta stelleri * Aphelocoma coerulescens Cyanolyca nana (seen by Kamb) * Pipilo ocai * Pipilo erythrothalamus

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R.K. Selander 1952 August 2 Cerro Huizman, +/- 200 ft., 20 mi. W (by road) Vera cruz, Vera cruz , Mexico . Arrived here at 6:00 P.M., having taken 6 hours to drive the + 120 miles from La Puerta. Rain falling, very cloudy over a wide area. Frogs calling loudly from nearby ponds & flooded fields. Went to bed at 9:00, having taken 2 chloroquin pills for malariain prevention. August 3 Rain during the night, but sky rather clear at dawn. Had breakfast at 7:00 and went hunting toward the North. Our camp is located at the base of some low rolling hills which lie to the south. These hills are covered with a thick blanket of tropical vegetation. The fields between the hills are cultivated: corn and a gourd-like fruit tree being the major crops. A few stands of very large fig trees on the hills. Acacia trees (?) are rather numerous along the various trails. A thick carpet of herbaceous vegetation covers the areas not occupied by trees. Vegetation is so thick that hunting is possible only along the dirt roads or foot-paths. Birds very abundant but difficult to locate in the thick vegetation. Across the highway to the north there is an extensive swampy area bordered by a stand of very large trees. I should judge that we are located in a fairly ypical humid lower Tropical region. At 11:00 it became very hot, but cooled in the afternoon. Sky clear and a slight breeze blowing during the late afternoon. Lightning in the east at about 7:00 P.M.

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August 3 Cerro Huyman, 200 ft., 20mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. Lizards are abundant along the dirt roads and foot trails even in the moister areas. I collected a good series of them. Several species present. Also shot a large brown snake found beside the dirt road leading to the south from camp. Only snake seen today. Butterflies are extremely abundant everywhere. Five or more species of Odonata seem flying about all about camp. Birds noted today by me or Lomb are (*=collected): Bowl tailed grackle (seen by Lomb), Sporophila torquella (seen by Lomb), cardinal (Lomb), Kingbird (Conchi's ?; collected by Lomb), *Brown jay (common), *red-lored parrot (Lomb), Aratinga curricularis (seen by Lomb), Seterus species. (the Orchard Oriole is common in large flocks, frequenting the more open areas), Bot. white quail (heard calling; I saw a pair), *Campylorhynchus rufinucha, *Starly flycatcher, *Valentinia jacarina (common), Seterus guloris (fairly common), *Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) (Collected one sitting on lower branch of a small tree; flushed another on slope of hill covered with small trees and shrubs), Turkey vulture, Black vulture, *Divas dives (I collected one just about 100 yds from camp in a large shrub.); groove-hulled Ori (common), *Centurus aurifrons, Iuca dove, Lepottila verreauxi (reported by Lomb), American eget (I saw flying over camp). I collected an immature hawk which lomb says is the *Mexican goshawk.

R.K. Selander, 1952 24 August 3 Cerro Heyman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. It is now 11:00 P.M. and the weather is still good; no sign of rain. Tried the insect sheet with lantern at 9:30, but nothing of interest came in. We are sleeping under the mosquito-netting; also using insect repellent during the daytime. Both feeling well. Frogs still calling all about camp. A large bat flying about the car about an hour ago. Have not heard a pauraque calling - should hear them at night according to Lamb. August 4 Hunted within a short radius of camp. Collected a lone C. rufinucha in a clearing. Later encountered a flock of C. zonatus in fairly open country. Took another C. rufinucha at same locality. Shot a groove-billed ani. These birds one of commonest species in the area; rather easily obtained. Lamb traded a Aratinga aster for a flycatcher I had. Collected a few lizards. Have noted at least two species of lizards, the large gray or brownish-one and a smaller, striped greenish species. Collected a flycatcher resembling a derby flycatcher but much smaller; bill proportionately smaller. Lamb called it a [illegible] flycatcher but I can't find the name in the literature available. Very hot today, specially from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Coole[d off somewhat after 4:00 P.M. Bonnie and I drove to Veracruz at 8:00; had a sundae and brought back some cold drinks. Went to bed at 11:00.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 25 August 5 Cerro Guzman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. Up at 7:00. Clear weather. Hunted over some territory as I did on August 3. Located the nests of C. rufinucha again; took photographs. Collected two C. rufinucha; heard only a few others. No signs of C. zonates today. Collected an Icterus gularis. These birds common here. Also got a squirrel cuckoo (Piaya cayana); saw several more. Took an Empidonax albigularis which I strove to lumb. Took three more lizards and a small, green frog which was found on the tent, a native brought in a Boa which he had recently killed. Noted several Audubon's caracaras flying about today. Astec Parakeets are very common about here but difficult to collect; noted flying over camp in pairs or flocks up to 30 individuals, especially near dusk. Small groups of boat-tailed grackles noted flying near camp around 5:00 P.M. Lomb reports having shot at a jayjay owl today. Also what hearing chocalacos in the forest. Now that I have had a better chance to look over this area, I am not so sure that we are in typical lower Humid Tropical zone. There are a good many savannah-like areas about: (weedy fields dotted with small trees) which suggest the arid division of the Tropical zone. This perhaps explains? the occurrence of C. zonates in the area. We seem to be getting certain other species not typical of the lower Humid Tropical zone. There are not many palm trees

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R.K.Selander, 1952 256 August 5, 1952 Cerro Guzman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico Stand of vegetation in which nests of Campylorhynchus rufinucha were located. C. rufinucha and C. zonatus found together in a similar situation a short distance from here.

R.K. Selander, 1952 25c Aug. 5, 1952 Aug. 5, 1952 Cerro Higman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico Left: Thorny tree in which two nests of Campylorhynchus rufinucha were located (see arrows). Right: Closer view of same tree.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 26 Cerro Guzman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. about - very few ferns of any description. Weather cools today than yesterday - no rain. Full moon tonight. Frogs calling but less of a chorus than two previous nights. We are planning to move to some place near Jalapa tomorrow; should get C. zonatus commonly around Jalapa. Collected a number of Odonata today. Large tree about here are, according to Lamb, wild figs. Went to bed at 10:30. Weather damp. Lightning in the south. August 6 Broke camp at 8:00 A.M. and drove to Jalapa. Had car greased and arranged for renewal of insurance for the truck. Then drove to Coatepec, about 10 miles south of Jalapa. A large, clear river running along the road between Jalapa and Coatepec. Extensive coffee and banana plantations. Rolling terrain, heavily vegetated. We drove to our present camp site - 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. We are camped about 100 feet off the highway on an old cobblestone road running through a coffee and banana plantation. The country all about camp is planted in coffee and bananas: Some fairly large trees interspersed. In the lowlands about 1/2 mile to the northwest of camp there is a stand of large trees, some of them ashers. Cobble-stone roads and trails lead through the coffee

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R. K. Selander, 1952 August 6 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico graves. A heavy rain fell for 2 hours, beginning at about 6:00 P.M. Cleared around 8:30. Brown (P. murgato) jay I heard calling about camp. Hummingbird (spp ?) seen. Went to bed at 9:00. Very tired after day of travel and stop over in Jalapa. August 7 Up at 6:30. Weather fine; clear. Hunted along a road northwest of camp. Birds sparse. Noted Brown jay, Centurus aurifrons (common in trees), Compylorhynchus zonatus (3 collected, a few others heard), Phlogothraupis sanguinolenta (a single bird seen and collected), Piranga (flava?) [strikethrough] (1 immature male taken), Myiodynute (spp.?) (taken), Basilarus ruficeps (1 taken of pair seen), Icterus (gradacanda ?) (common, 1 taken), Sable-wing hummingbird (bunch collected one). At 11:30 drove to Jalapa to see about car insurance. Took Bonnie down to river near Coatepec to do washing. Collected a few mayflies and a Selirus molucella on large rocks along the river. Saw another. Returned to camp at 3:00 P.M., began skinning birds. Weather clear - not too hot here during the day. At 6:00 a large flock of swifts (spp.?) flew high over camp. The flock circled over camp for ±15 minutes, flying slowly but very high. Medium sized birds (black swift ?). A native informed us that there is a cave located about 1 mile south of camp where we can find

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R.K.Selandy, 1952 28 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico August 7 Late and swifts. Promised to take us up to the cone tomorrow. - Rain began at 8:00: Fell hard for about 1 1/2 hours. It is now 10:00 and the rain has ceased. Very few insects about. Nothing of interest coming to the lamp. Tomorrow I plan to hunt to the northwest of camp in the stand of large trees. Birds are not very common in the coffee and bananas. Lomb didn't get a bird today, but Julio (Lomb's helper) brought in six; a Basilatcus rufescens and Sabre-wing hummingbird included. - Oh yes, Turkey cultures flying over camp today. No lizards seen during morning hunt. Bonnie picked up a frog lost night (cataloged as August 6). August 8 Very sick this morning. Stayed in bed all day. Vomited once in the morning. Lomb failed to get any birds today. Collected a few beetles this evening at light. Went to bed at 8:00, after being up about an hour. August 9 During the night, a mouse or some other animal took the heads of two bird specimens which I had left uncovered on the table. I repaired the specimens as best as possible. Feeling good today after my long rest of yesterday. Lomb, Julio, and I drove down to the river gorge about 1 mile south of here and hunted in the trees and coffee bushes for two or three hours. Birds very sparse, just as about camp. I collected one Majodnastes (luteiventris?),

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R.K.Selander, 1952 29 August 9 2 mi. S Coatepeque, 3700ft., Veracruz, Mexico one Megarynchus pitangua, and one Chlorospingus ophthalmicus. Saw a number of Basilatrus culicivorus and one [illegible] joy, (sp.?); Julio obtained an Atlapetes brunnei-nucha. Saw a number of swifts flying above the river - may have been Chaetura rutila. Returned to camp at noon and skinned specimens. Flocks of short-tailed grosbeaks flying over camp this afternoon. A few brown jays (P. morio) around camp. Complete list of birds observed and/or collected at this camp: Psarax cayana (1 observed) Strophilus torquata (bank saw one in weeds) Psilorhinus morio Campylopterus sp. (1 collected by bank) Amazila sp. (1 collected by bank) Phaethornis superciliosus (1 seen by bank) Centurus aurifrons - common. Conopyrhynchus zonatus Phlogothraupis sorquinalenta (1 collected) Rivanga (flava?) 1 collected. Mysodynastes luteiventris (2 collected) Basilatrus culicivorus - common. Basilatrus "belli" [1 seen by bank] Basilatrus rufifrons [pair seen by bank] Icterus gualacabeda - fairly common. Tunkky sculture Seurus notabilis [1 collected]

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K. Selander, 1952 30 August 9 2mi. S Contepex, 3700ft., Veracruz, Mexico. Atlaptetea lurmmel-nucha [1 collected by Julio] Contopue sp. [1 taken by lamb] Chlorospingua opthalmicus - common. > Casidix mexicanus ( Callarus sp. (heard today) Spinnna [psaltria ?] - common. Harricodina sp. [one seen by lamb] Megarynehus pitagua (2 seen, 1 collected) Birds are so hard to find that it is not worth while remaining at this camp any longer. No wrens seen today - none heard. Birds particularly score in the coffee groves; slightly more plentiful in the stands of broad-leafed trees. Much of the county around Tico and Teveclo is planted in coffee and bananas, so that hunting is probably poor for mules around our present camp. We plans to move to a camp along the Rio Bandarillo about 5 miles north of Talapa. Will move in the morning. reported Concerning the occurrence of C. megalopterus at Talapa (type locality), I should judge that it is highly unlikely that the species occurs or immediate occurred in the vicinity. No stands of oak seen. Habitats around Talapa definitely not those of C. megalopterus; but some oak-pine forest still standing about 15 miles west of there.

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K.Selauder, 1952 306 Aug. 9, 1952 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. above: View of banana- coffee plantation from campa. left: Banana trees and coffee bushes near campa. Habitat of Campylorhynchus zonates.

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K. Selander, 1952 31 August 10 3 mi. N Jalapa, 4500 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. Moved this morning to this camp along the Rio Bonderillo. Camped just off highway under a large sycamore tree near the edge of the river. Went hunting around camp in the afternoon. The region is extremely farmed so that only patches of forest now remain, there mainly along the river. The hills covered with either corn or orange and banana trees; some coffee. The original vegetation here was probably a heavy stand of broad-leaved trees, with thick scrub under-laying. Reminds one of the transition zone in northern Utah. Large sycamores along the river. A few oak bushes present. The area is so extensively farmed that hunting is not worthwhile. The entire remaining stand of original vegetation can be hunted through in one day. Homes scattered all over, making hunting unsafe. Collected a squiral cuckoo (Piaya cayana) and saw another; a young Turdus grayi; an Empidonax [obliquaris?]; a Myiodysnastis luteiventris; and a Thraupis abbas. Saw another pair of T. abbas in sycamores along the river. Mexican goldfinches common everywhere. Blue mockingbirds present. Heard a Catharus singing. Returned to camp, skinned birds and went to bed. August 11 Hunting from 7:30 until 9:30 - no success. Took an Aimophila rufescens. Bomb collected one also. Seen fairly common in heavy bushes. Seen in pairs. Collected a Catharus mexicanus, and a blue mockingbird.

(Selander, 1952 32 August 11 3 mi. N Jalapa, 4500 ft., Veracruz, Mexico Lamb took an Atlapetes albinucha in a small tree near a farm house. Noted many goldfinches, especially around corn fields. Lincolus mexicanus (one) seen along stream. Also noted as S. Mutacilla along stream. Shot a chipping sparrow in corn field; gave it to bomb: Specimen lively worm. - Returned to camp and decided to move on without delay as the prospect of getting worms is poor. The vegetation here (what is left of it) is not suited for C. megalopterus. Also, we are probably too high for C. zonatus. Lamb decided to remain here for a few days. Have him 100 loaded 38 shells. Will see him again in Irapuato on our way home the first week in September. Lamb intends to make a camp somewhere in Puebla? and then return to his home in Irapuato around August 30. Bonnie and I drove straight through to Puebla, Puebla, arriving there around 5:00 P.M. Took a room at the Colonial Hotel (22 pesos); skinned 2 birds in hotel room and then went to a movie. Wrote letters until 12:00. August 12 [The country between Jalapa and Puebla is extremely farmed so that little of the original vegetation remains. Near Los Vegas much of the forest is gone. Hit a peculiar desert area on top of the plateau east of Puebla. Very dry - cactua common. Also some areas of very dry pine forest.]

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P.K. Selander, 1952 August 12 Puebla, Puebla to Mexico City, D.F. Drove to Mexico City. Stopped at Embassy to pick up mail. Government fellowship check not here. Write letter to Nat. Sci. Foundation one to Dr. Miller asking about the check. We are low on money so will have to remain near Mexico City until check arrives. In afternoon drove to camp site 15 miles north of Cuernavaca, Morelos. 8900 ft 15 mi. N. Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico Camped just off road (near Km 54 sign) in a clear space beneath tall pines. The country around camp is heavily vegetated with pines and oaks. Many large bushes beneath trees. Herbaceous vegetation thick; large lupine plants and other herbs. Very little farming here. Has the appearance of a game reserve as compared to places we have seen in Veracruz. This forest continues for many miles in all directions - apparently, a good forest of the original vegetation. Many of the oaks are covered with epiphytes ferns, mosses and other plants. Grasses on ground [illegible] in many places. Most of the pines are large trees. We are camped on the Cuernavaca side of the mountain but the same forest continues up over the summit and down the slope toward Mexico City. Summit is 9500 feet or more. Weather here very wet. Rain falling hard about 4:00 P.M. Stopped in a hour and a heavy fog set in. Birds common around camp.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 34 August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavoca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico Up at 6:30. Sky rather clear - not too cold. Went hunting until 11:00 within a radius of 1/2 mile of camp. Birds very abundant everywhere - best hunting I have had in Mexico. Noted the following species (* indicate specimen(s) collected): Cyanocitta stelleri (one bird); Turkey vulture; *Oriturus superilocus; *Xiphorhynchus flavigaster (only one seen); Athletes viridisipes; Athletes (pileatus ?); *tanager (#?); *Pifilo erythrophthalmus; Troglodytes brennicolli; *Ergadion ruber; Toxostoma opelatum; Catharus #.?; *Comphorhynchus megalopterus; large flycatcher (genus, species ?); Parus seateri ?. Wrens (Camby.) fairly common here. Returned to camp and skinned 15 birds, finishing at 6:00 P.M. Rain started falling lightly around 5:00 P.M. This spot is a fine camp site as there is a minimum of disturbance from Mexicans. Only saw two or three people during the day. Many trucks and cars passing_ on the highway. Rather cold tonight, rain still falling very lightly at 8:15 P.M. August 14 Hunted from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.; unable to get any wrens. The vegetation here is much more shrubby than I formerly suffered. Many deciduous shrubs forming thick cover beneath the trees. Collected a brown towhee (supposed to get this at this high altitude), a hummingbird (#.?), an adult female Tanagra elegantissima, a Junco phaeonotus, an Oriturus superilocous,

R.K. Selander, 1952 35 August 14 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico an Athletes pileatus (immature), and a large flycatcher. Noted two Coleptes coerle at edge of oak stand. Birds not as active as yesterday. Saw C. megalopterus twice but unable to get specimens or approach near enough to get many good glimpses of them. Rather tired in the afternoon; eyes ached badly, so had a short rest. Feeling slightly better along about 4:00, so skinned [four] specimens, putting three more [illegible] in formalin. Will try one more day to get some wrens. Then back to Mexico City to see if check has arrived. After that, down to Acapulco for a week. Noted several small lizards (2 inches or so in length) running along moss covered dead tree trunks. Some June beetles coming to light tonight. August 15 Hunted west of camp for 4 1/2 hours in the morning. Did not see nor hear C. megalopterus. Collected a juvenile Myadestes obscurus, Dendrocopos leucotos?, 2 juvenile Catharus sp., a Berthia familiaris, a tanager sp., and an Athletes pileatus. Noted numerous flocks of Junco phaeonotus along roads and railroad tracks. Heard Coleptes coerle calling. Returned to camp at 11:00 and skinned six birds. Left eye badly swollen from insect? Note received yesterday. I am surprised that I have been unable to find wrens the last two days. Apparently, the only group in the vicinity is the one I encountered August 13 and 14. Rain falling at about 8:00. Some June beetles coming,

R.K.Selander, 1952 35-b Aug. 15, 1952 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8400 ft., Morelos, Mexico Pines, oaks, and lushed-grass (foreground). Habitat of Campylorhynchus megalo[illegible].

R. K. Sclander, 1952 36 August 15 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico. It light. A lone bat (small species) flying through junes around our tent. Went to bed at 9:00. August 16 Up at 7:30; breakfast, and then booked truck for trip to Mexico City to see about check. Weather good, sky clear. Eye still swollen, but no pain. Passed through place where La Cima should be on way to Mexico City, but saw no sign "La Cima". This is the locality of Xenospiza braillyi; since Pitelka noted many [crossed out] gram plants which Pitelka mentions in his paper. Will stop and hunt for Xenospiza on way down to Acapulco. Region around La Cima formed quite a rift, but some patches of forest still present on some of the hill tops. A rather flat expanse at the summit, so that it is difficult to tell exactly where the true summit point is. Will inquire about location of La Cima. Drove on into Mexico City. Embassy postal desk closed Saturdays & Sundays, so decided to head for a camp spot somewhere west of Toluca, Mexico, finally camping at ---- Lengua de Vaca, 9500 ft., Mexico, Mexico Set up tent just off road about 1/4 mile east of "Lengua de Vaca" sign in stand of fire. Went hunting for about a hour - no signs of wrens. Should get wrens (C. megalepterus) here since there are 10 October skin from here in the Moore Collections. A good forest & fire with not much brush underlayering. Country very hilly so that hunting,

K. Selander, 1952 37 August 16 Lengua de Vaca, 9500 ft., Mexico, Mexico in hard work. Some corn fields in the lower parts of some of the larger valleys. Apparently some lumbering in recent years, but still a comparatively good stand of original forests. Pines not common here, although a few present. Pines more common a little lower down from here. Noted a pair of Colaptes calus, a large thrush (Turdus sp.?), and heard Steller jay. Returned to camp around 7:00 P.M. Very cold tonight, much more so than at 15 mi. N Cuernavaca. August 17 Hunting from 7:00 to 9:00. No wrens seen or heard (may have heard one, but doubtful). Took three Cyanotitta stelleri, and a Xiphorhynchus flavigaster. Noted large flocks of chickadees feeding in firs. Flushed some sort of grosbeak on a brushy slope beneath widely spaced firs while retrieving a Steller jay which I had shot. Flushed it twice more, but unable to get a shot. Brown colored, about size of a Texas Night Hawk (C. auripennis) but darker. Acted like a poor-will, i.e. fluttered "moth-like" and lit on ground about 15 feet away. Also noted Basilornis belli (in pairs) foraging near a dead fir and over several to dead tree trunks in a draw near camp. Again impressed by their "wren-like" notes and behavior.

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K. Salander, 1952 38 August 18 Lengua de Vaca, 9500ft. to Tuxpan, 5200ft, Michoacan, Mexico. Moved camp in afternoon. Arrived in Tuxpan around 4:00 P.M. Stayed at "Quinta Mitzi" Motor Court (20 pesos) which is located along highway about 1 miles east of the town of Tuxpan. Hunted in heavy rain along the Rio Tuxpan. Riparian vegetation narrowly restricted to stream side. A tree much like if not actually the box-elder. Many herbaceous species including fields of Cosmos. Birds noted include Sporophila torquata, a small Icterus (2 collected Aug 18), unidentified small sparrow (specimen taken, # 1309.), one Thryomanes bewickii in tree near motor hut, Vermilla flycatcher (common on low-wired fences and around buildings), Myiozetetes similis (in trees in farm-house yard), Melanotis caeruleus (apparently fairly common in thick riparian vegetation), Caridix mexicanus, Hiriraca caerulea (specimen taken Aug 18), Spizina paaltria (common in fields), Volatinia jacarina (common in fields of flowers), black mullter, turkey-mullter, and English sparrow (flocking in trees in the plaza of Tuxpan in the evening; hundreds). No Campylobrychus were seen. Situation ecologically rather similar to that at Rio Metzitlan, Hidalgo, but not nearly as many wulbers present along stream. Also riparian vegetation not extending back from river more than 15-20 feet. Many of same species found at Rio Metzkitlen are present here, so ecological situation seemingly are rather similar.

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K. Selander, 1952 39 August 18 Texpan, 5200ft., Michoacan, Mexico Hunted two hours in early morning along the Rio Texpan, noting same birds as yesterday. No Cactus wrens seen over head. Returned to Motor Court around 9:00 A.M., parked our gear, and headed back long road to Mexico City. left rear tire went down soon after we left Texpan, so a stop while I changed the tire. Arrived in Mexico City at 5:00 P.M. Stayed the night at Hotel Polanco. Mexico City, D.F., Mexico August 19 Shelters from Dr. Miller and National Science Foundation regarding August fellowship check, which has been lost somewhere between Washington, D.C. and Berkeley California. Nat. Sci. Foundation checking on the matter. Dr. Miller enclosed a personal check for $100.00 as a loan to tide us over until the check from the Nat. Sci. Foundation is located. (We went down to our lost peso and owed 20 pesos at the hotel). left Mexico City at about 4:00 P.M. (after fixing tire fixed -- tube badly cut by locked rim - bought new tube; 42.00 pesos). Near Cuernavaca, Morelos the right rear tire went down, so we stopped while I put on the spare). Purchased another new tube in Cuernavoca (42 pesos). Stayed in Cuernavoca the night at a Mexican Motor Court (20 pesos). August 20 Cuernavoca, Morelos to Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Highway very bad shape most of the distance. Averaged only about 30 mph for the trip. Made a.

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K.Selander, 1952 398. Aug. 20, 1952 8 mi. S Mexcala, 3000 ft., Guerrero, Mexico View from Arphuleo highway, showing thorn-scrub (mesquite [?], etc.) vegetation which covers the hills in this region, Arid Upper Tropical Zone Aug. 20, 1952 8 mi. S Mexcala, 3000 ft., Guerrero, Mexico View from highway (extreme lower left corner) of heavily vegetated hills. Mesquite [?] and cacti present, along with many thorny shrubs and small trees,

R.K. Selander, 1952 40 August 20 Cuernavaca, Morelos to Pie de la Cuesta, 30ft, Guerrero, Mexico. two hour stop near Mexcala, Guerrero in desert area (Arid /Other Tropical zone?) to collect meloids. Got 4 or 5 species in one place. Searched for [illegible] cactus wrens (C. jocosus) for short while. Heard (C. jocosus ?) or C. humilis one! but unable to locate. [Saw a 7 also mexicana near Sacasoyuca, Guerrero]. Near Mexcala noted a white-winged dove and several parakeets (sp.?). Birds very rare here. Noted a flock of sparrows in mesquite bushes - like a zonotrichia, but light brown dorsally then Z. leucophrys and black & white head markings much more bold and distinct. = Aimophila agammata (=ruficauda) Notes rather wren-like. Saw many S.inea. Made a short stop 8 mi. S Mexcala, 3000 ft, Guerrero where I hunted about 20 minute for wrens. (There are 7 June skins of C. humilis in the Moore Collection from 7 mi. S Mexcala.) Saw no wrens - Took photographs of the area. Noted here white-winged dove, [Columbina aurifrons, and parakeets (sp.?)] -- Continued along highway, noting ravens (sp) at Zumpango. Stopped at Chilpancingo and located Wilmet W. Brown at the Hotel Mexico. Talked with him for two hours. He said cactus wrens are uncommon around Chilpancingo, but "abundant" at Pie de la Cuesta". He has a collection of ~ 2000 skins of Guerrero birds which he is trying to sell.

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R. K. Selander, 1952 41 August 20 Chilpaningo, Guerrero, Mexico W.W. Brown showed me several skins which he had made. All were wrapped in cotton or in thread and placed in a metal half-cylinder, [☺]. He uses a large hair-pin like clip to keep the tail spread. Also ties the wings very tightly together. Brown is thinking of going to Los Angeles to stay with a sister there, and may ride back with us when we return from Piede la Cuesta. Left Chilpaningo at 5:00 and continued to Acajules. Road torn up the entire distance. Several wood stops while road was cleared of rocks and rail which had fallen from the cliffs. Rain falling most of the time. Noted many bats flying near and over the road all along the way after sunset (at about 7:00 P.M.), - Arrived in Acajules at 9:30 P.M. after a very tough drive. Drove to Piede la Cuesta, 8 mi. W Acajules (good paved highway) and rented a bungalow at [illegible] (10 pesos per day). Too dark to see much of the country here tonight - but beach is very nearby. Breakers sound loud and close. Several small geckos crawling on the cream-colored cement walls of our bungalow. Numerous crabs of many different sizes crawling over the sand. Retired at 11:00.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 47 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 21 Up at 6:30, after good sleep. Slightly cloudy. We are located on a narrow strip of land between a laguna and the ocean. Our lungalow is about 100 cyds from the water on either side. I believe the laguna is the laguna Coyuca. is airport grassy fields+ not quite like lumber Palma Mangrove Mar (Ocean) Beach... laguna Coyuca Bog - many mangroves Palma and Mangroves; Small ponda to Coyuca * lungalow Hills (Thorn brush) Pie de la Cuesta to Acapulco

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R.K.Selander, 1952 43 Pie de la Cuesta, 20pt., Guerrero, Mexico August 21 Hunted for two hours in the palms and mangroves surrounding the tip of the laguna. Birds abundant. Noted the following species: (see species accounts also) grebe (-sp.?)-2 individuals in laguna; small, about size of pied-bill grebe, possibly longer necked; diving. Brown pelican- lone bird on laguna, near shore; dead bird at edge of laguna; 2 flying along the level just above the breakers. - Cormorant (P. sinocerus?)-one in laguna, swimming very low in water near shore, Not P. uritius I am certain. - Butorides virescens-several in mangroves along edge of laguna. Many chicken-like calls. Hard to get a good look, since they hide in the vegetation. I am not absolutely certain of this identification, so will attempt to get specimens (Yes, see beyond) - Mycteria americana-shot one from top of mangrove tree-only individual seen. - Coragyps atratus-common; perching at tops of palms. - Cathartes aura?-few ? - Jacana spinosa-4 feeding in logs at edge of laguna. - Tern sp.?-one small tern (about size of S. hirundo, but apparently slimmer) flying for out over laguna.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 44 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. August 21. Scardapella cinca - few seen in pairs in bushes in drier places near the laguna. Not common. - pigeon sp. = Leptotila verregulsi Several large pigeons with truncate tails - very wild. In palms and also mangroves. - Crotophaga sulciostria - common in bushes beneath palms, especially in drier places where cows are grazing. - Chordeiles anticapennies - flushed one bird (an immature, I believe) in grassy place near bog. - Nyctidromus albicollis - one flying over thorny bushes (mosquito-like) in grassy area. hummingbird sp? - fair sized bird; mostly blue in color. One seen. - Chloroceryle americana - two birds flying along edge of laguna. - Centurus sp. - several on trunks of palms. Need specimen for identification. Look a little different than aurifrons? = chrysogenys - Calocitta (formosa ok?) - one taken in large, thorny bush; only one seen. - Cassidix san-lasciana - common, especially in mangroves in small groups. - Campylorhynchus r. humulos - abundant in many types of vegetation. (See their account.) - Cassidix mexicanus - very common. - Agelaius phoeniceus - several, in pairs - Not common.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 45 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 21 - Saltator (coeruleus 1946) - immature obtained; none others noted. Oriole? - large, about size of robin; yellow tail; yellow markings in otherwise blackish wings. - Several in pairs. [I = Caminulus mekariensis RKS Aug. 24] - Turdus rufopalliatus - juvenile taken; several others seen. Returned to hanging low at ±10:30 and prepared specimens. A Mexican boy took the body of the Mycteria americana and disposed of it in the lagoon before I had a chance to sex it. Mexican name is "Pico Pando" according to natives here; reportedly very good eating. At sunset, the geckos appeared on the walls. Collected 9 specimens with the help of two Mexican boys. Also collected a jar of crabs, preserving them in 20:1 formalin. Slight rain began around 9:00. Set out with Mexican boy and his father to find caprimulgids. Drove about 5 kilometers west along highway, then turned off to the right on a dirt road. Drove along for about 2 kilometers (slightly less). Many fields, dotted with large thorny bushes. Using flashlight we were able to locate about 5 Nyctidromus albicollis. Shot two, one an adult, the other an immature; both on ground. Several flew when light fell upon them, but as a rule these birds remained

K. Selander, 1952 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico August 21 motionless and were easily approached. Shot both birds with 16 gauge half-lead. Also shot two medium-sized rabbits which the Mexicans took home to eat. Many rabbits seen. Mexicans report both N. allicollis and rabbits to be "common" here. Also reported owls as being "common" around Pie de la Cuesta, especially at the "monte about 1 kilometer" north of our bungalow (= about 2 miles). Returned home (=bungalow) at 11.00. Very tired. August 22 Hunted in morning over same areas as yesterday. Shot six A. r. dumicola; observed many others; located a nest. Additional birds noted today are: - Catoptrophorus senipalmatus - single bird passed overhead along the beach. Had very good look at the bird, noting white in wings. - Casmerodius alluaud - one flying over laguna. - Falcon sp.? - about size of F. mexicanus, but lighter in color. - Erupidorax sp. (spinnula taken) = trailii. - Dryocopus lineatus - 2 pairs in palms and mangroves. - Dichromorpha rufescens? - one working in shallow pond near highway. Couldn't shoot because of houses nearby. I am not too familiar with this species; possibly could have been Florida coerulea ??? Will try to get certain identification. Collected one lizard. Skinned 10 specimens in afternoon. Also pocketed specimens in wooden box for trip home (California)

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R.K. Selander, 1952 47 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Huerrero, Mexico August 22 and checked formalin specimens. Small boat flying in front of our bungalow at 8:00 P.M. Writing notes until 11:00 P.M. (The price per day of our bungalow reduced to $ pesos after some huckering with the senorita who runs the place.) August 23 Hunted from 8:00 until 11:00 over same area as yesterday. Noted the following birds: (* indicates specimen taken) * Buteoides virgatus - 2 juvenils (?) collected at edge of mangroves. brown pelican *cormorant (sp.?) - 3 flying over laguna. Mycteria americana - 5 Coragyps atratus - 42 circling in flock. * Jacana spinosa Scardafella linea large pigeon (sp.?) - several Crotophaga sulcirostris Chordeiles acutipennis Dryocopus lineatus (?) * Centurus sp.? - one taken; 5 others seen = Chrysozemy Caloitta (formosa ok.) - Linolopha san-blasiana * Pitangus sulphuratus - common * Myiozetetes similis Empidonax sp.? * Campylorhynchus humilis * Turdus sp.? - common = rufa-pollistis * Ketohrachichus (florigaster ok.)

R.K.Selander, 1952 48 August 23 PiedelaCuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico * Deturra sp? - jeminale male taken. Small species = j. tenuis Agelaius phoeniceus Also two other species of Caradex mexicanus Deturre present, both harge. One in j.guloris? If the wood-creeper I took today is X.flanigaster, yes! I must have misidentified the other wood-creeper which I took in the highlands around Mexico City. Also collected 2 small lizards on sand near mangroves, and two large lizards in the mangroves. The latter species enters the water - swimming by violently swinging the tail to a fro - actually stands upright with only the tail in the water as it swims! Returned to Iuengalon at 11:30. Preparing specimens until 7:00 P.M. Noted a few gekkos out on walls before dark today, so apparently they are partially diurnal, August 24 Shot a cormorant at 8:00 A.M. which was flying over the laguna. Hired a flat-bottomed row-boat to retrieve the bird, which had landed out in the laguna. Proved to be an adult & Phalacrocorax alivaceus. Prepared it as a skeleton. Took a shot at a small tern, but missed. Continued in boat along edge of laguna. On Anhinga anhinga sitting in mangrove tree at water's edge. Shot at it with half-load (no large shells with me at the time) but failed to injure it; it circled over the laguna and took. Took another shot but no luck. Later in the day I

R.K. Selander, 1952 49 Pie de la Cuesta, 20th, Guerrero, Mexico August 24 saw an Andinga flying along the edge of the laguna; may well have been some individual. Also noted a Trageta magnificens flying eastward high over the laguna. White breast ptila vivida = ♀?. Noted many Butoides smintheus in mangroves. Also a blue heron the size color of a black-crowned night-heron - Several seen in mangroves. Brown pelican (one) on laguna. Coragyps atricatus common. Jacana spinosa in groups of 2-4 birds in marshy areas look from the laguna. Three Casmerodius albus in mangroves. Also a small egret - all white - with them - looks like E. thula. One Dichromomera rufescens roosting in pond near highway in same place as which I noted one August 22. There are several species of doves/pigeons here - one small and another about size of C. livia. All very wild and difficult to stalk. Noted one Chloroceryle americana. In addition to the above, the following species were noted today: Crotaphaga sulcirostris, Centurus sp., Cissolopha san - blasiana (one shot), Campylorhynchus humilis (9 specimens obtained), Cariidix mexicanus, Agelaius phoeniceus (several seen), one ♂ ad. obtained), Turdus sp., Pitangus sulphuratus, Myiozetetes similis (a pair seen), Emjufodonax sp.?, Xiphorhynchus flavigaster (2 seen), Feterus (gularis?), Cassicus melanisternus (a pair obtained - This species is one of my large vislas mentioned on page 48).

R.K.Salander, 1952 50 August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Platysaris aglaiae {ad. taken in thick mangroves}, (specimen noted up as a skeleton) Philortyx fasciatus (one taken from flock of nine), Sporophila minuta (one taken, others seen in thorn- scrub). In addition, I noted one large spiroe of Myiarchus in the mangroves. Also a swallow - (Petrochelidon?) nb. flying over mangroves. Noted small black birds in thorn scrub = Volatimia jacobina? Took a small snake and a large (-OK. Aug. 26) lizard in the mangroves. Several (4-5) sandpipers seen. Returned to hungalow at 1:00. Have slight sinus trouble today; rather sick. August 25 Writing field notes in the morning. At 1:00, left for trips to Montosa Island in small outboard motor boat. Island is located in the laguna about 10 mile (one hour ride on boat) from the eastern most edge (= near our bungalow.) It is about 300 yards from shore. Island itself is roughly 500 x 200 yds. Rather hilly. A Mexican family lives there. Fisherman fishing nearby at the mouth of a river stop there for the night. Rather heavily vegetated with a variety of trees (no mangroves) and herbaceous plants. Many large boulders on one end near the water. Another smaller island lies to the north-east of this larger island (about a mile from it). Counted eight trees (low, dense) on this island. The owner of the boat remarked that birds (pelicans) roost on these islands at night, coming to them at about 6:00PM.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 51 August 25 "Monteosa Island", sea level - 30 ft., Laguna Coyuca, Herrero, Mexico. Noted the following animals in one hours hunt: Pelecanus occidentalis - 2 about the shore of the island - Many others in the laguna between Pie de la Cuesta and the island. Finding singly. (Phalacrocorax olivaceus - about 5 seen in laguna) Cosmerodius allens - one in marshy, at western area of island. Coragyps atratus - 2 perched in tree on hill - Very reluctant to fly. Jacana spinosa - 2 Actitis macularia - 10-15 along beach, on rocks. Specimen obtained (not prepared, however). Chlidonias niger(?) - Common in laguna and about the shore of the island. One taken. Scardafella inca - rather numerous. Pigeon sp. - 3 seen. Pointed tails - small, Crotophaga subcirosstrei - common. Chloroceryle americana - 1 Myiarchus sp - rather common. Pitangus sulphuratus - Common. Stelgidofatergx sp. - No recorded hooklets on primaries. May be S. ruficollis, or could be S. ridgwayi. I don't know the range nor characters of the latter. Common in large flock - also separately. Appeared to be resident. One specimen taken.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 52 August 25 "Montosa Island", sea level - 30 ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico. Camphylarches humilis - common - singing! Turdus sp. - Common. Same species as on mainland. = rufo-pallidus Cassiculus melanicterus - fairly common. Icterus spurius - In large flocks. One specimen taken. Combird (??) - large flock - one taken = T. aeneus Cassinix mexicanus - common Collected three lizards (small) on rocks at shore. Saw 2 lizards about 15 inches in total length; Heavily built. Very wary, slipping into holes between large boulders as I approached. Returned to bungalow at 4:00 P.M. Continued writing field notes. Prepared six specimens of lizards. August 26 Hunting until 11:30. New birds for the area include Aratinga canicularis - flock of +/- 100; 4 taken. Aimophila traillii acuminata - one taken; 3 others seen. Icterus sp.? - one taken; larger than specimen of Icterius taken August 23. = Icterus pustulatus. Noted a single magpie-jay (saw and took one Aug. 21) Collected an Empidonax?, a Cassiculus melanicterus and 4 C. humilis. Skinned 13 birds today. Identified Volatinia jacarina by shooting one (not prepared). Quite common in thorn-scrub along the foot hills (at least) and in drier fields and open areas.

R.K.Selander, 1952 53 PiedelaCuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. August 27 Took an adult ?F.lorida caerulea (overstruck) which I made into a skeleton. Also collected a Columbigallina talpacoti - rather common; seen during past few days. Two Trogon citreolus seen; one obtained. Yellow warblers quite numerous in trees in pasture; collected one. Shot a cardinal in tree in pasture; saw one other. Flushed a Banded Gnatl in pasture. Took two C. humilis and 2 lizards. Noted two Hylopanassa tricolor standing in pond near the road. White-winged dove (pair) roosted in tree in pasture. August 28 Hunted along road to Coyuca just west of PiedelaCuesta. Noted and/or collected the following species: loragyrus atratus - common. Philortyx fasciatus - one flushed. Tacana spinosa - 4 seen in boggy area. Scardafella cinca - common Columbigallina perhaps? less common than S. cinca; several seen: habits similar to S. cinca. Zenaida asiatica? - one seen. leptotila verreauxi - one shot but too badly damaged for a specimen. This is the "pigeon" I have observed here several times in the past. Aratinga carularis - flock of +75 in trees near stand of palms. Very close to location where I observed them a few days ago. Cotophaga sulaevstris - abundant. Noted some

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R.K. Selander, 1952 54 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Aug. 28 young apparently just out of nest. hummingbird sp. - Very small - 2 seen. Trogon citreolus - two together in tree in shady spot above standing water. later one juvenile near their same spot. Centurus (Chrysozenys?) several on palms. Pitangus sulphuratus - Many. Myiarchus - common. Myiozetetes similis - common. Empidonax - several. Caloitta formosa - 3 seen; 1 taken. Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus - 10 collected. Turdus (rufo-palliatus?) Dendroica petechia - several noted in trees. Cassiculus melanicterus Caridris mexicana > Icterus {pustulatus; > Icterus spurius - 2 in short palms. medium sized species; common, ad & f collected} Agelaius phoeniceus - not common. Tangarius aeneus - flock of at least 100 2 collected. Saltator coerulescens - 3 seen; 1 taken. Sporophila minuta - several seen. Valatina jeeerina Aimophila ruficauda, A. devinceni - about 5 seen, including one juvenile.

R.K.Selander, 1952 53b Aug. 29, 1952 Rio Aguacatillo, 900 ft., 11 mi. N Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. View of river from Acapulco highway. Habitat of Compsorhinus humilis.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 55 Aug. 29 Rio Aguatillo, 900 ft., 11 mi. N = NE Aca pules, Guerrero, Mexico. Drove along Acapulco-Mexico City highway to its first (=only?) crossing of the Rio Aguacatillo. A rather broad, very shallow river (30-40 yds wide). Vegetation along river not unlike that along coast at Piede la Cuesta. Coconut palma planted in fields along the river. Also some broad-leaved trees of large size and lushy undergrowth. > Migrant reaction of Juveniles Doris reported C. jococus from here, but I saw none in a short hunt along the edge of the river. Did find a band of C. humilis foraging rather high in a large tree partly overhanging the river bank. Collected 2 juveniles. I would be surprised if C. jococcus occurred along the river as the vegetation is very similar to that of lower elevations where C. humilis occurs. However, C. jococus may inhabit the "monte" surround the river - consists of dense thorny trees (up to 30 feet) and vines. Returned to Pie de la Cuesta at 10:00, noting a Piaya cayana along the road in the "monte" vegetation. In the late afternoon we took a ride along the highway to Coyusa. The lowland vegetation of palm groves and fence rows continues for miles. Much of the "monte" vegetation of the foothills has been replaced into corn and other crops, although patches persist on many hill tops.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 56 august 29 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. I do not believe that C. humilis occurs in the "monte" but will check with Dr. Storer on this. Noted a single Megaceryle torquata and several white-winged doves . Also saw 3 milletes flying swiftly along the crest of the breaker [illegible] along the beach. No nighthawks seen, although we were out until dusk. Following is a complete list of species ob- served during our stay at Pie de la Cuesta, aug. 21 - aug. 28 ; including those seen at "Montesa" Island in the Laguna . My hunting was con- fined exclusively to the lowlands , with no visit to the foothill vegetation (i.e. the "monte"). Grebe sp. (2 on aug. 21) Pelecanus occidentalis Phalacrocorax olivaceus Anhinga anhinga Fregata magnificens Butorides virescens Dichromassa rufescens Casmerodius albus Egret sp. Heron sp. Hydranassa tricolor Myatonia americana (Ajaia ajaia??)

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R.K. Salasdo, 1952 57 Aug. 29 Pie de la Cuesta, 2oft., Guerrero, Mexico. Coragyps atratus Cathartes aura Falco sp. Philortyx fuscicatus (specimen) Tacana spinosa (specimen) Catoptrophorus semipalmatus Sand ikha sp. Aetiti macularia specimen Chlidonias nigra (Probably another species also) Scardopella inca Leptotila verreauxi Zonaida asiatica Columbigallina talpacti (specimen) Dove sp. Crotaphaga sulcistris Chordilus acuti-pennis Nyctidromus albicollis (specimen) Aratinga canicularis (specimen) Piaya cayana Hummingbird spp. (Probably at least two species) Chloroceryle americana Megaceryle torquata Trogon citreolus (specimen) Centurus chrysopepla (specimen) Dryocopus lineatus Xiphorhynchus (flavister) - (specimen) Platypopsis aglaiae - (specimen)

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R.K. Selander, 1952 58 Aug. 29 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Pitangus sulphuratus (specimen) Mijierchus s.b. Myiozetetes similis (formalin specimen) Enfidorax trillii (specimen) Stelgidopteryx ruficollis?)(specimen) Calornetta formosa (specimens) Cissolpha san-blasiana (specimens) Turdus rufo-pallidus (specimen) Cassiculus melanicterus (specimens) Tangarius aeneus (spec.) Curidix mexicanus {Icterus spurius (spec.) Icterus spurius (very small; specimen) Icterus pustulatus (specimens). (Icterus gularis? ) Agelaius phoeniceus (spec.) Saltator coerulescens (specimens) Sporophila minuta (spec.) Volateria jacobina (spec.) Aimolshila uticanda (spec.) Compylhypnus humilis. (spec.) Aug. 30 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico to Mexcala, 1600 ft., Guerrero, Mexico.

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Selander 1952 58b Aug. 29, 1952 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Looking NE at edge of small pond adjacent to Laguna Coyuca, Much of my collecting was done in the area just beyond the pond (= central portion of the picture). Aug. 29, 1952 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Typical habitat of Campylorhynchus humilis near Laguna Coyuca. These birds were abundent in the trees at the edge of the pasture (foreground) and also ranged into the coconut palms. Much of my collecting was accomplished in this stand of vegetation.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Aug. 29, 1952 Ple de la Cuesta , 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico . Typical habitat of C. hewmchii . A family group frequented the trees shown in the center of the picture. Thorn scrub "monte" on mountain in background. Aug. 29, 1952 Ple de la Cuesta , 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico . - Some row of tree as shown above, from a different angle. Favored habitat of C. hewmchii . Arrow indicates location of a nest; presumably that of C. hewmchii.

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.K.Selander, 1952 58d Pte de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico Close-up of portion of tree indicated by arrow in previous photograph. A nest, presumably belonging to a family group of C. humilis which frequented the immediate area, was located in this tree at about the level indicated by the arrow on the left margin, but is not readily visible in this photograph. Note the numerous vines throughout the tree. Aug. 29, 1952

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R. K. Selerander 1952' 59 1350 - See Goldman Aug. 30 Mexcala, 1600ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Stopped for the night just off the highway. Vegetation desert type; candelabra cactus, mosquito common; also many low herbaceous plants including a species of morning glory = probably Arid Upper Tropical Zone. Tried collecting meloids at light but none came in; very few insects of any kind came to light. This is surprising since we had collected 5 kinds of meloids here in the afternoon of August 20. Aug. 31 Woke at 6:00. Rather wet because of slight fog hovering along the hillside. Meloids began crawling up on the vegetation (mostly low herbs) shortly after day-break. Collected good series of several species. Spent about 2 hours collecting insects. Drew down heard calling and a few other un- identified bird calls heard. (Here photograph). We then continued along the highway, making a short stop 5mi. NNE Mexcala, 2000ft., Guerrero where I collected a small lizard which was crawling up the stem of a herb about 2 feet in height (specimen # 1434). Ecological situation similar to that at Mexcala. This desert type extends from just east of Chilpancingo nearly to Taxco, being best developed at Mexcala. C. brunneiceps may occur somewhere near Mexcala - worth investigating next year. C. himidi has been taken south of Mexcala, presumably along the river, however, I doubt that himidi occurs in the cactus-mosquito formation.

R.K. Selanders, 1952 60 13 mi. S Cuernavaca, 4500 ft., Morelos, Mexico Aug. 31 We made a half-hour stop here along the highway for the purpose of collecting muleides. I hunted through a grassy area dotted with mesquite (?) and small eortli (no more than 2 feet in height). Lizards were abundant on the grass, especially around the base of the brushers. Obtained 6 specimens, all of which showed bright greenish dorsum, matching in shade the color of the grass. Aug. 31 Cuernavaca highway, 8700 ft., near La Cima, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Arrived here at 5:00 P.M. and hunted until 7:00 from the highway over towards La Cima. There is no way of getting to La Cima in a car from the highway here, although there is a direct trail leading from the highway towards La Cima (at least in the direction which the town should lie, according to a small sign - "LA CIMA", which is located along the highway at the point where we stopped. I hunted through a depression between two gently sloping hills. The depression is heavily vegetated with "brushed-grass" which occurs grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet. The clumps of grass are closely spaced, often touching. Moss occurs as a mat beneath the grass. In several places black rock breaks through the soil. Rocks often covered with moss or lichen. There must be considerable moisture in the depression

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K. Selander, 1952 61 Aug. 31 Cuernavaca highway, 8700 ft., near La Cima, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Although there does not appear to be a permanent stream. Water may seep up from around the rocks, or there may be a sub-surface basin. In any case I noted several small standing pools of water in the bottom of the depression. In some spots the combined mix of grass and standing water create a situation very much like a small patch of marsh. - On the slopes of the hills or rises, a medium sized pine occurs in pure stands (3/ needles; needles about 4-5 inches in length). [Home photograph]. - I believe that the bushel- grass is not of wide distribution in their immediate area. This particular patch of it is rather peculiar, inasmuch as I did not see a like situation in driving from Cuernavaca to Mexico City. The most conspicuous bird was Aristocris superiorius, which occurred in scattered flocks throughout the bushel-cactus. When flushed or disturbed they often flew to the nearby pines. Several Junco phaeonotus foraging in the bushel glass. No Xenospiza seen; no sign of any small sparrows other than Junco. - After hunting for 1 1/2 hours through the bushel grass, I hunted along the lower edge of the pine forest. Here I encountered mixed a flock of Sitta pygmaea, Parus sclateri, and Picidang olivaceous foraging in a pine. Collected 2 Sitta pygmaea

R. K. Selander, 1952 62 Aug. 31 Cuernavaca Highway, 8700 ft., near La Cima, Distrito Federal, Mexico. and 2 Pezadrornus olivaceus; also took an Oritrurus (not saved). Noted a hawk which I believe was Circus cyaneus flying over the brush-grass. Manner of flight certainly that of a harrier. Also got good look at white rump-patch. We then continued on to Mexico City, arriving at 8:30 P.M. Stayed at the Palacio Hotel. Sept. 1 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Embassy closed today; so will have to wait until tomorrow to pick up mail. Sept. 2 One check (August) at Embassy. Had truck greased, window repaired, and wheels aligned, Sept. 3 September check at Embassy. Wrote letters one then left Mexico City at 1:30 P.M. Drove directly to Chester Lamb's at Irapuato, Guanajuato, arriving there at 10:00 P.M. Stayed at Lamb's for the night. Sept. 4 (Irapuato) Gave lamb 200 additional empty 38 shells (making total of 330). He gave me 2 Calomella as gift to Dr. Miller. Also, lamb is sending 3 boxes of birds (~500 skins) over the border with one. These are to be sent parcel-post to the Moore Lab. Ornithology, Los Angeles. Picked up Dr. Miller's shotgun which I will return to the museum. Lamb collected 2 (adult + juvenile) C. jocosus at Madamores in the latter part of August.

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K. Selander, 1952 62 x Sept. 4, 1952 Chester Lamb's home at 69 Escobeda Street, Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Mrs. Lamb, Mr. Lamb, three of Lamb's children, and myself,

R.K.Selander, 1952 63 Sept.4. Jaqueuto, Guanajuato to 16 mi.SE Lagos de Moreno, 6700 ft., Jalisco, Mexico. Left Jaqueto at 2:15 and drove to the above locality where I collected 2 C. brunneicapillus and an adult Pipilo fuscus (in formalin # 1447). Also get one black meelvid. After hunting for about an hour, we continued along, making camp at a point - 3 mi.SE Zacatecas, +8000 ft., Zacatecas, Mexico. Camped at 9:00 just off highway in stand of mesquite. Under cover of grass gorged heavily, noted numerous Peromyscus running about under mesquite busters. Heard a Killdeer (Choradrius vociferous) calling as it passed over at 11:00 P.M. No insects to speak of coming to light. Rather cold here. Sky clear; Moon full. Skinned one C. brunneicapillus and put another and a Pipilo fuscus in formalin. Sept.5 8 mi.SE Zacatecas, +8000 ft., Zacatecas. to Rio Mezquital, 6850 ft., 12 mi.NE Durango, Durango, Mexico. Before breaking camp at 8 mi.SE Zacatecas, I hunted about 1/2 hour in the mesquite and tuna cactus (see photo). Collected one juvenile Cactus wren (C. brunneicapillus) and two Toxostoma currirostre, Toxostoma rather common here in tuna cactus and mesquite. Heard a few others. Cactus wrena giving "Caw" call. Colaptes calus heard calling. Pipilo fuscaus - 4 seen in mesquite near our camp. Mexican goldfinch quite common. Ineas dorno present in small numbers.

R.K.Selander, 1952 63b Sept. 5, 1952 3 mi. SE Zacatecas, 8000 ft., Zacatecas, Mexico Tuna ovatus and mesquite near campo. Grass undercover ranged to 1/2 inch length. Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus, and Toxostoma curvirostre frequented this association. Pipilo fuscus present also; mainly in mesquite.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 64 Sept. 5 8mi. SE Zacatecas, 8000 ft., Zacatecas, Mexico. Broke camp around 9:00; continued northward. Made a short stop 17 mi. SE Sombrerete, 7700 ft., Zacatecas where three Callicephala squamata were crossing the highway in an area of widely spaced, scrub mesquite. Collected one. Also took a lone C. brunnicapillus in mesquite. Continued on without event to Rio Mezquital, 6850 ft., 12 mi. NE Durango, Durango, Mexico. - Hunted for one hour in small tule marsh near the highway just before you cross the bridge over the Rio Mezquital on your way to Torreón. Extent of marsh perhaps 50 x 25 yds. No marsh wrens seen or heard and no nests seen. Noted yellow warblers commonly in trees near marsh. Green doves seen also, one Butorides striatus flew from edge of tules. - We then moved on over the bridge and turned to the left off onto a dirt road which runs along the river as follows: = tule M = mesquite = tuna cactus = collonwood = camp Rio Mezquital to Torreón -> dirt road < Durango ± 12 miles dirt road bridge Corn Corn

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R.K.Salander, 1952 65 Sept. 5 Rio Mezquital, 6850 ft., 12 mi. NE Durango, Durango, Mexico. Prove about 2 miles to point where dirt road makes a ford across the river. Mode camp along river under cotton woods. Across the river there is a large tule mosh covering at least 1/2 square mile. Hunted through this for 1 1/2 hours. No indication of wrens. [anas diazi] Saw several mallards, [took one for the pot], about 10 common teal, + 15 killdeers, 3 solitary sandpiper, (one taken along the river). Returned to camp and then hunted along the river in cotton woods, taking a Tylannus sp. (preserved in formalin), one Chordeiles gammaceus (in formalin). Saw several chipping sparrows, a small group of blue grosbeaks, 5 yellow warblers, 2 brown towhees (in tuna cortes and brush near cotton woods), one green kingfisher, 2 sparrow hawks, several white-fronted doves, numerous inca doves, few mourning doves, one black phoebe, 3 killdeers, 3 Audubon coracoras, one solitary sand piper, one sharp-shinned hawk (?), [?ila woodpecker (two seen - very large - in tuna cortes). Then hunted in mixed tuna cortes - mezquite association on the hillside just across the river. Vegetation very thick. Heard a cortes wren or two. Took two Toxostoma currucothe in tuna cortes and one mequite. Their note is a liquid "swee-lee", sometimes given "swee-we- bee" Sometimes more like "swee-beet". Call given repeatedly. These thrushes rather easily approached. Also took on 2 lotares in mezquite. Skinned specimen at night. At about 9:00, I heard

K.Selander, 1952 65b Sept. 5,1952 Rio Mezquital, 6850ft., 12 mi. NE Durango, Durango, Mexico. - An Otus aino was collected September 5 (at night) in the cottonwood tree on the left. Sept.5,1952 Rio Mezquital, 6850ft., 12 mi. NE Durango, Durango, Mexico. Tuna coctus-mesquite association (very dense), I Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus and Toxostoma curvirostre present in this vegetation.

R.K.Selador, 1952 66 Sept. 5 Rio Mezquital, 6850 ft., 12 mi. NE Durango, Durango, Mexico, a movement in the cotton wood above me. By use of the hand later I was able to locate an Otus asius (a a or ? found out later) perched on a large branch of the tree about 25 feet above the ground. Collected this individual. Later, heard owls [of this species?] calling in trees about 50 yds down the river. Stopped calling at 11:00 or thereabouts. At least two individuals were calling - one seemingly answering the other. - Weather mild with full moon and cloudless sky. Sept. 6 Rio Mezquital, Durango to San Pedro Riva, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Drove straight through arriving at San Pedro Riva about 8:00 P.M. Camped at some spot as we did on July 20, 1952. No water in river this time, however. - [In driving through Durango (northern portion) I noted a number of patches of junipers along the highway and fairly good stands on several mountains. This is probably habitat of Chordeiles minor henryi. It is rather significant that the soil and rocks in these areas has a decided rust trest. The general aspect of the mountains is rust in hue. This doubtless account for the tawny coloration of C. mi. henryi: , Population of C. minor in Durango must be rather broken up in distribution. - Throughout northern Durango I could see little Cortes from the highway - An area of wide, scattered, low, dwarf

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R.K.Salador, 1952 67 Sept. 6 Son Pedro River, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mex. desert plants; with many stretchs of barren or non-barren soil. Seemingly, cortis weens would be fun and for between here. Then there may be some real degree of isolation between populations in Chihuahua and southern Durango,] Set out longp for insects - took 3 kinds of meloidea. Weather mild with full moon and cloudless sky, saw two calli pepita squamata in field near the highway just as we left camp. Sept. 7 Son Pedro River, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua to Socorro, New Mexico,- Passed through border inspection without incident. Mexican customs official looked into our suitcase briefly. American inspectors made no inspection after I gave them my letter of introduction from Dr. Miller. Staged at motor court in Socorro, New Mexico for the night. Sept. 8 Socorro, New Mexico to Kanab, Kane Co., Utah - Camped about one mile north of Kanab, just off the highway. Sept. 9 Kanab, Kane Co., Utah to Salt lake City, Utah .- Arrived in Salt lake City at 2:00 P.M.. At about 7:30 P.M. noted numerous Chordeile minor flying low over the city in loose flocks. Apparently migration is getting underway in this region. Sept.10-14 Salt lake City, Salt lake Co., Utah Sept. 15 Salt lake City to Berkeley, California. Sept. 16 Arrived at MVZ. at 5:30.

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Species Accounts (Birds) Mexico : July, Aug., Sept., 1952 (July 16 - Sept. 16) Robert K. Selande[r] [Species accounts for camp at Pie de la Cuesta, Oro, are complete]

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Brehe - No. ? August 21 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Huerrero, Mexico -- 2 individuals in laguna. Small; about size of pied-bill grebe, possibly longer necked. Diving occasionally.

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K.Salander, 1952 Pelecanus occidentalis August 21 PiedelaCuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - One bird swimming on laguna near shore; dead bird at [illegible] edge of laguna; 2 flying along the crest of the breakers along the beach. August 22 Few noted on laguna. August 23 " " " " August 24 One on laguna in some place as August 21. August 26 -Three on laguna. August 25 2 fishing in laguna

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Phalacrocorax (olivaceus?) = olivaceus August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Noted a cormorant (probably this species; definitely not P. auritus) swimming very low in water in the laguna. August 23 3 flying low over the laguna. August 24 Shot one today at 8:00 A.M. flying over laguna. Proved to be P. olivaceus; an adult female which I prepared as a skeleton. Eye (=iris) decidedly greenish. Not very fat. August 26 One in laguna. August 25 5 in laguna

R.K. Selander, 1952 Anhinga anhinga August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - one bird perched on mangrove tree at edge of laguna. I approached to within 30 yds. in a boat and shot at it, but failed to injure it (had only half loads with me at the time). It took off and circled out over the laguna and dock. Took another shot at it but no luck. The bird finally flew to the east several hundred yds. and perched again in the top of a mangrove. - later in the day (± 12:00) I noted a bird of the species flying along the edge of the laguna near the spot where I encountered the one in the morning. - May have been some individual.

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R. K. Selander, 1952 1 Fregata magnificens August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - lone bird flying east high over the laguna at about 9:00 A.M. white breast clearly visible - this would indicate a female.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Casmerodius albus Aug. 22 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - one individual flying along edge of and out over the laguna. Aug. 23 Several (5-10) noted at various times during the mornings hunt in marshy area. Also perched on top of trees. Wild and difficult to approach with short-gun range. Aug. 24 Three in mangroves. Wary. Fly long distances over the laguna and along the water's edge when disturbed. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island*, sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico - one in area at western end of island.

P. K. Selander, 1952 Egret sp. August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico.-Noted on small, all white egret in company with three Casmerodius albus flying over mangroves. Looked like Egretta thula, but did not get a look at the foot-color. May have been a immature Florida caerulea.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Diehromanasa rufescens × OK. August 22 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - one heron (probably this species) working in shallow pond near the highway by the laguna. Noted light basal portion of bill with dark tip. Some reddish cast to plumage. Bird long necked, thin billed. Not wary - but proximity of cars prevented my taking a shot. August 24 Same bird in same location as mentioned above. Apparently the same species if not the same individual. Will attempt to secure a specimen for positive identifi- cation. August 27 Specimen taken in marshy area (i.e. grass, standing water). Identified as this species. Made up as skeleton.

K. Selander, 1952 Hydrochara tricolor Aug. 27 Pte de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Two standing in lowland, shallow pond near highway. Noted white bellies.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Butorides meridensis August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft, Guerrero, Mexico. - Several seen in mangroves along edge of the laguna. Many harsh chicken-like calls and screams. Retreat in the mangroves when disturbed. Rather numerous as indicated by the number heard calling. August 23 Took two specimens at edge of water in mangroves. Both appear to be juveniles. This species more common than I supposed. Saw at least 15 today. August 24 Noted at least 10 in mangroves - often in company with larger herons. Rather sedentary, retreating into mangroves rather than flying long distances when disturbed. Will answer imitations of their note; - become very excited when imitation is given. August 26 About 5 in mangroves.

R.K. Selander, 1952 Heron sp. August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Several of these medium-sized, chunky heron in mangroves. Bill has proportions of that of the black-crowned night heron, yet plumage is blue. Top of head whitish with some brownish streaking. Some long plumes on back reaching to tail. Feet & legs yellowish. Plumage is apparently adult. Body size same as black-crowned night heron.

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?).

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R. K. Selander, 1952 ajaja ajaja ? August 23. Piede la Cuasta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - A reddish. wading bird, probably of this species, perched in tree top with 5 Mycteria americana. As I have no binoculars I can not be sure [absolutely] of this identification, but bird was decidedly reddish. Flaw off in company with M. americana after I had approached to within 30 yds.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Cathartes aura August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 pl., Huavero, Mexico.- Few. August 28 one seen at very close range. Definite identification. Apparently rare in this area.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Coragyps atratus August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico -- common - perching in tops of palms. August 23 42 circling together. August 24 Common. August 25 "Montosa" Island, sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico - 2 perched in tree on hill. Very reluctant to fly. Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Common. Aug. 27 Common.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Falcon sp. August 22 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico -- one large (about size of F. mexicanus) falcon flew past me in stand of palm trees. Very light gray color all over, almost appearing white. Very heavily built, perhaps more so than F. mexicanus. [illegible]

R.K.Selander, 1952 Philortyx fasciatus August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - at about 1:00 P.M. I flushed a covey of 5-8 from the ground in a grassy area immediately adjacent to a small spring and several small ponds fed by the spring. Much grass and herbaceous plants of various species, and also several large broad-leaved trees in the area. The birds flew into a large tree (about 15 feet from flushing point) and became still. Shot one at close range with a half-load. The other did not fly, but apparently slipped off because I could not locate any others in the tree. I flushed a single bird nearby a short time later. It flew to the tree and perched in plain sight a position where it was easily observed. I did not have my shot-gun loaded, and the bird flew before I could get loaded. Flew to the ground some distance away. - None others seen, although I hunted through the surrounding area for sometime in hopes of getting other specimens. According to the Mexican Checklist, this is a mountain form - surprising to get them down here? August 26 Single bird flushed near same spot as that in which day before I encountered the flock yesterday. Flew to hill covered with thorn brush, about 75 yds distant. August 27 Flushed one individual along fence. August 28 One flushed in meadow-like area.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Jacana spinosa August 21 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Four feeding in boggy patch in mangroves. Very noisy, flying short distance when disturbed. Held wings up after alighting. August 23 Took a specimen in grassy-boggy field. Several others seen. August 24 Apparently rather common in this area, frequenting bogs and marshes. Not actually in the mangroves, unles there is standing water and bog there. Flight is strong, direct, and near the ground. Frequently seen in twoo (pairs?). Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico. - 2 noted in marshy area near western edge of the island. Aug. 26 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Several seen in marshy area. Aug. 28 4 in boggy area.

K.Selander, 1952 Actitis macularia Aug.25 "Montosa" Island, sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico:-10-15 along beach on large rocks. Specimen obtained but not prepared. Some spots still evident on underparts. Nothing on underparts; upper parts old and worn; 4 primaries (inner) new, 2 of them ensheathed.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Catostophorus semipalmatus Aug. 22 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - a lone bird of this species flying [illegible] along the edge of the beach about 50 feet above the breakers. Identification positive. Bird silent. Aug. 29 3 flying south along the beach, just above the breakers.

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K. Selander, 1952 Sandpipers sp.? August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - a flock of 4 to 5 small sandpipers flew past me just after I had taken the specimen of Phalaropus fasciatus. Had contrasting dark and light patches in the wings. About size and proportions of Eremopterus mauri.

R.K. Selander, 1952 Tern sp.? = Chlidonias niger August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - one small tern (about size of S. hirundo but smaller, thinner, more delicate) over the laguna. Noted thick blackish line through eye. August 24 One tern (same as above in appearance) over laguna. August 25 "Montosa" Island, sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico - Common in laguna, especially about the island. Groups of 10 or more birds seen at various times; probably over 30 different individuals seen during trip from Pie de la Cuesta to the island. A specimen taken which I have tentatively identified as C. niger. I believe this specimen is same species as that I have observed on Aug. 21 and 24. - There may be another species of tern here, however. Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - 7 sw ant over laguna (sea level).

R.K.Selander, 1952 Zenaida asiatica x Aug. 28 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Huerrero, Mexico.- one seen in large tree (broad-leaved) in posture near highway. Noted white wing patches. Aug. 29 Several along road to Coyuca.

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K. Selander, 1952 Columbigallina talpacoti Aug. 27 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Specimen taken. Rather common. Have noted them frequently in last few days, but forgot to record them in species accounts. Probably equally or more common than S. irica.

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K.Salander, 1952 Au Scardafella inea August 21 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Not common, but a few noted in palms and on ground under palma. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 30ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero Mexico - rather numerous, perhaps 15 seen during onehour hunt. Aug. 26 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Rather common in trees and on the ground in drier situations. Aug. 28 Common.

K. Selander, 1952 Pigeon nb. = Leptotila verreauxi August 21 Piede la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Several large pigeons with truncated tails - Brownish gray monestone coloration. In palms and other trees - very wary. Usually in pairs. August 23 - Same experience as Aug. 21. August 24 " " " " . Size of C. livia. Aug. 26 3 seen. None a thin light terminal tail band, Very difficult to get a shot at them. Aug. 28 Shelone: too badly damaged for preparation. Prefer the ground beneath trees, especially in moist situation such as small ponds or standing water beneath trees. Bird today shot in dark spot on ground in dense stand of trees.

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R. K. Selander, 1952 Done. sp? August 24 Pie de la Cueta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Two seen. larger than S. sinca - Tail pointed; general coloration rufous. In trees in drier places; very wary. Aug. 26 Four seen today. Uniform grayish coloration, pointed tail. Must be a species of ground dove. Frequent drier areas.

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K. Selander, 1952 Aratinga canicularis Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 feet, Guerrero, Mexico. Flock of ± 100 feeding in large broad-leafed tree; loud screaming during feeding. 4 specimens taken. Aug. 28 Large flock in almost same location as on Aug. 26.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Piaya cayana Aug. 29 1 mi. N Acajules, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. one bird in thorny scrub near highway.

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K. Selander, 1952 Crotophaga sulcirostris August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Common, even abundant in mangroves (drier situations), palms, and other trees. Also with cattle in field of grassy and boggy areas. August 22 - Common. August 24 - Common; of general distribution in trees. Aug. 25 "Montosa Doland", 30ft., Laguna Cojueca, Guerrero, Mexico. Common. Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Abundant. Young noted flying about with adults. Aug. 28 Abundant: young, apparently just out of nest, noted.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Bubo virginianus July 22 35 mi. S El Entonque, 5000 ft., Durango, Mexico. At about 7:00 A.M. I flushed two horned owls from a ledge of a sheer cliff along the river bed (dry). Both birds were perched on this ledge, perhaps 75 feet above the river bed. Both flew about 50 yds down the river [illegible] and perched together on another ledge. I was able to approach to within 35 yds. or so, and obtained one with a half-load. The other bird flushed again when I fired and flew off over a rise above the cliff. The specimen collected shows indications of molt.

K.Selander, 1952 Nyetidromus allieolliis Aug. 21 Pie de la Cuerta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - one flying over thorn brush in grassy area near Leguna at about 10:00 A.M. I opportully flushed the bird. Aug. 21) 7 km. W Pie de la Cuerta, 10 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. At 9:00 P.M. hunted with flashlight in grassy fields dotted with thorny bushes. Located about 5 different individuals by reflection of light from their eyes. All found on ground. Shot two, an adult (which I prepared) and a juvenile (too badly damaged for a skin). As a rule, the birds remained motionless and were easily approached, although in two flew when we were about 30 yds from them. Reported (by the local Mexicans) very common around Pie de la Cuerta.

K.Selander, 1952 Chordeiles acutipennis August 21 Piede la Cuerta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Flushed a single bird (juvenile I think) from lower limb of tree in boggy area. Bird circled once near the ground - lost sight of it. August 23 Flushed a juvenile (possibly same individual) from limb of tree (about 3 feet from ground); flew ± 30 feet and perched on similar branch. Flushed again - this time the bird flew up over the tree & out of sight [?]. Probably perched again some distance from place where flushed). July 18 Valley of the Gila, ±2000 ft., 3 mi. SE Blyes, Graham Co., Arizona Common; flying over the mesquite at dusk. Several were shot (none preserved) including two juveniles which were seemingly fully developed. As darkness approached, the nighthawks flew lower & lower, finally just skimming over the tops of the mesquite bushes. None were seen to fly at high elevations as does C. minor. Flight of C. acutipennis is not as strong as that of C. minor - also less erratic; more direct and slower. Birds silent. Two adult individuals showed partial replacement of the primaries. July 20 San Pedro River, 4000 ft., 25 mi. SE Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. - 10 individuals flying over river and adjacent fields at dusk. Elevation of flight about 200 feet. July 21 35 mi. SE El Emtronque, 5000 ft., Durango, Mexico. - Two individuals seen flying at dusk.

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K.Selander, 1952 Chordeiles acutifennis July 22 35 mi. SE El Entroque, 5000 ft., Durango, Mexico. - at 8:30 A.M. a lone bird flew slowly over camps and continued along edge of river bed, sky fairly clear and bright.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Hummingbird sp. August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft, Guerrero, Mexico. - on fair-sized bird near mangroves; mostly blue in color. August 26 One bird, probably some species as above, flying near our dwelling; perched on wire. Hummingbirds rare in this area. Aug. 28 2 very small birds seen in palms.

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K.Selander, 1952 Trogon citreolus aug.27 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico.- Two seen sitting motionless on lower branches of a large tree in a pasture. One shot. Apparently prefer rather dark places, especially over standing water. aug.28 Two together in trees in a shady spot above standing water (ie. small pond in the trail). Very inert and rather reluctant to fly even when I approached in rather plain view.

. K. Selander, 1952 Megaceryle torquata Aug. 28 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - one flying along highway.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Chloroceryle americana August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - 3 noted (singly) in mangrove at edge of laguna. August 23 One watched as it perched on mangrove trunk (horizontal) near edge of the water. These birds are rather wary - will retreat into mangroves if disturbed. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, sea level, Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero Mexico -- on sun along beach. Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - one noted.

K.Selander, 1952 Colaptes calus August 13 15mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico - flushed two along edge of oak stand. They were on the ground in waving grass. One flew about 25 yds and lit on the ground; the other flew into the oaks and out of sight. One gave familiar flicker call, not noticeably different from that given by some species in northern Utah. There were only two individuals noted. August 16 lengua de Vaca, 9500ft., Mexico, Mexico. Heard calls in pine-pine forest and sighted one individual clinging to trunk of fir tree. Calls sound higher in pitch than those of C.C. collaris. Behavior similar, however; very wary, skulking just out of shotgun range.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Dryocotus linéatus August 23 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, México. - Two large woodhuckers which I believe were this species seen in palms. August 26 Noted two birds again today in palms near mangrove patch at edge of Laguna. Rather wary. Aug. 22 2 pairs (this species? ) in palms)

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R.K.Selander, 1952 1 Centurus aurifrons August 7 2 mi. S Cortazar, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico.- One of the commonest species in the vicinity. Numerous broad-legged trees which are interspersed among the coffee bushes. Very excited when approached or at the sound of the shotgun. Seen in pairs today, also single. When excited, they give a complicated, harsh series of cries.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Centurus chrysogamya August 21: Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - In pairs (usually) on palm tree trunks; very noisy; not very wary. Rather plentiful - saw about 6 today. August 23 Obtained a specimen today - shot from trunk of a palm. looks different from C. aurifrons. Notes similar, however. Aug. 24 Few seen today. Aug. 26 One in palm tree. Aug. 28 Several in palms.

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K. Selander, 1952 August 15 Dendrocopos stricklandi sealarum 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 800 ft., Morelos, Mexico. Shot a juvenile clinging to trunk of small tree about 10 feet above ground. Bird alerted at sound of my approach; raised its head back - no note given. Another bird of this species may have been with the juvenile, as several birds flew from the tree when I fired. - This is only encounter with species during stay at this camp.

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K.Selander, 1952 Xi phocaapter leucogaster Xiphophorus (phoenigaster ?) August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavara, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - Shot a bird hanging upside down on a clump of vegetation (moss) on an oak tree. Only individual seen. Stomach contents indeterminate. August 17 Lengua de Vaca, 9500 ft., Mexico, Mexico. - One bird flew to trunk of pine and perched in wood-parker fashion. Collected it at once.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Xiphorhynchus flavigaster August 23 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico . - Took specimen today - perched wood-picker-like on trunk of medium sized broad-leafed lunch-tree about 5 feet above the ground. Only individual noted. Aug. 24 2 seen near place where I took specimen Aug. 23.

P.K.Selander, 1952 Plutypsaria aglaiae August 24 Piede la Cuerta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico . - Took an adult or in thick mangroves. (Came in answer to my squeaks?). Only one seen.

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R. K Selander, 1952 Megarynchus pitangua August 9 2 mi. S. Coatzacoalcos, 3700 ft.; Veracruz, Mexico - A pair in stand of broad-leafed trees near the river. Apparently excited by my squeaking. Frequented the higher portions of the trees. Very noisy. One ? adult obtained.

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K.Selander, 1952 Myiozetetes similis Aug. 23 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Took a specimen in broad-leaved tree about 200 yds from edge of leguna. (Formalin specimen; # 1357), Aug. 24 A pair seen in same place as individual was taken yesterday. Apparently not too common here. Aug. 28 Rather common, often in same spots as Pitangus sulphuratus.

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K.Selander, 1952 Pitangus sulphuratus Aug. 23 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Numerous in trees (droop. leafed) in drier areas back from the laguna. Very noisy and inquisitive . Perch often on the higher parts of tree . About 10 in two hours hunt over an area of about ½ square mile. Aug. 24 Common. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 20ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico. Common in trees. Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Common everywhere but in mangroves. Aug. 28 Common.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Myarellatus Aug.24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico . - one seen in mangroves. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island , 10 ft., Laguna Coyuca , Guerrero, Mexico . - Rather common in trees . Aug.26 Pie de la Cuesta , 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Not uncommon in trees in drier places up towards the foothills. Aug.28 Common.

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.K.Selander, 1952 Empidonax traillii Aug. 23 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Few noted in broad-leaved trees back from the edge of the leguna - Took a specimen in mangrove tree near the leguna. Aug. 23 Noted again today - Aug. 24 General. Prefer lower branches of the larger trees; especially in drier situations - not so much in mangroves. Most frequently seen in trees in meadow dry grazing area & not uncommon. Mide somewhat similar to that of E. traillii of n. Utah. Aug. 26 Specimen taken from branch of tree about 2 feet above the ground in a meadow. Aug. 28 Rather common.

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K.Selander, 1952 Eremophila alpestris July 17 U.S. Highway #89 from 15 mi. N Orderville to 3 mi. N Prescott, 4000 ft., Yavapai Co., Arizona - Horned larks seen frequently along dirt roads and in fields of low scrub and cactus vegetation. Not in flocks. Usually 3 or 4 seen at one time, however.

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K. Selander, 1952 Stelgidopteryx ruficollis? Aug. 25 "Montezuma" Island, 10 ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico. A flock of about 75 flying about the island feeding on swarms of small leaf-hoppers and gnats. Also smaller groups of 3-10. Appeared to be resident, but I cannot be sure of this. No nests or likely nesting sites noted on the island. One specimen taken. No recovered hooklets on outermost primary, but a juvenile. Cannot place it set species.

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.

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R. K. Selander, 1952 August 9 Psilochinus morio 2 mi S Cuatepec, 3700 ft. Veracruz, Mexico. - Common in banana - coffee stands. Very wild and difficult to approach, but can be squashed in if you are carefully concealed. Lamb obtained an immature yesterday.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Cissolopha san - blasiana August 22 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Common in mangrove - palm vegetation in flocks of 3-6 individuals. Juveniles and adults, mostly the former. Very easily approached: show little fear. Prefer mangroves and other broad - leaved trees - sorly ascending to tops of palms. Flight is slow with much gliding. Very noisy and prone to follow me as I hunted. Noted several birds feeding on the fruit of the mangrove tree. Calls are varied = "Heee; Hoaww;"Nee ooo; Haa; Ha-Ha-Ha (very sharp). Quite unlike any jay with which I am familiar in that they will allow me to approach within 3 or 4 feet while they are feeding. Noted two juveniles "mob" an adult - apparently begging to be fed ??.. Shot one juvenile - and the adult and other juvenile remained perched in the tree!!. August 23 Again noted commonly. Definite preference for the mangroves. Most individuals show evidence of immaturity in their plumage. Aug. 24 one shot (put in formalin). Common; not confined to mangroves. Aug. 26 Numerous in small groups in mangroves, and in denser trees in mesclows and up toward the foothills. Juvenile noted "performing" begging behavior before another bird (adult?). This juvenile was about same size as those taken Aug. 22,

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R.K.Selander, 1952 1 Apheloceena coerulescens La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. August 1 This jay quite numerous in the oak forest near camp. A small group stops rather close to camp in some oaks near a native house. Very wild and difficult to approach. Squawking usually excites them to calling, but they refuse to approach. I obtained two, a juvenile and an adult. Most frequently encountered along the edges of the forest or in clearings. When disturbed by a shot they often fly up over the trees, very swiftly instead of sneaking off through the trees. Steller jays are present in the same stands of oak, although they are rather less numerous. Chester Lamb reported having shot at a Cyanolyca maura not far from camp. He reported having taken one here 10 years ago in July. Jays heard calling near camp at various times in the afternoon; must be rather common in this area.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Cyanocitta stelleri August 1 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orijaba, Veracruz, Mexico. Calls of this jay heard infrequently in the oak forest. (1 immature specimen taken yesterday). Much more wary than Steller jays I have hunted in northern Utah; refuse to come to owl imitation and/or imitation of their calls. Note similar to C. stelleri of Utah but noticeably higher in pitch, less harsh. Heard an individual scream in manner of red-tail hawk (I have frequently heard Steller jay in northern Utah give this cry). These jays are frequently the top most branches of the larger oaks. August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - One lone bird came to my imitation jay call. Flew to top of large pine tree (25 feet above ground) and gave a few mousel "shaa" notes or calls. Missed my shot at him. Calls note as deep nor resonant as those of C. stelleri I have heard in northern Utah.

R.K.Selander 1952 Sitta pygmaea Aug. 31 Cuernavaca highway, 8700 ft., near la Cima, Distrito Federal, Mexico. -- Encountered a flock of 5 or 6 individuals in company with several Parus sclateri and Periclimenes olivaceus in a pine tree. The particular pine in which the linds occurred was located at the lower edge of a rather extensive pure pine forest covering several rolling hills which surround a depression. The depression is heavily vegetated with "lumbel-grass". The nut-hatches were foraging on the smaller branches and twigs near the top of the tree (=about 30 feet above the ground). Their mode of foraging was similar to that of the Chickadees. On several occasions, I noted a nut-hatch hang momentarily beneath a small twig. One bird flew down to the trunk of the tree and perched head-down. I shot this individual, but could not recover it as it fell into a space between two large boulders. The other nut-hatches were not disturbed by the shot, but continued feeding actively. Seemed intent on working over the needle sheaths. Collected two (an adult ♀ and an ♂? adult). Both in fresh plumage -- some tail feather overheathed. -- As to vocal sounds, none were given which I could transcribe -- but a constant soft chatter was heard frequently. This species is seemingly is rather rare in this area, as I failed to locate it during my stay at 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos.

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F.K. Schaefer, 1952 1 Centhia familiaris August 15 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - One bird climbing trunk of oak tree, about 10 feet above ground. Oak covered with moss. Bird well concealed against the bark. Shot the bird on first sight, so no opportunity to record any possible peculiarities in behavior. Specimen looks ventrally than races with which I am familiar (i.e. western U.S. races).

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K.Selander, 1952 Compylorhynchus megalopterus nelsoni La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orijalca, Veracruz, Mexico. July 31 The iris of juveniles in juvenile plumage is light blue or blue gray - that of adults a rufes light red-brown. In certain individuals which are apparently molting from juvenile to adult-like plumage, the iris is discolored thereby: [illegible] light red-brown. Brown of adult iris whitishgray. a bit lighter and redder than that of C. jocosus. Foot of both adults and juveniles are a rufes drab olive-green, very different from C. jocosus which has a grayish leg.. Encountered several small flocks today (apparently 4-8 individuals) in oak woodland. The flocks are apparently traveling about the country and do not seem to remain long in one spot. They frequent the higher portions of the oak trees but occasionally descend to lower branches or to the higher shrubs located beneath the trees. Both juveniles and adults present in the flocks. I met with the first group at about 8:30 in the morning. They suddenly appeared in the oaks above my head; in the manner of jays. I began squeaking as this moved them to increased activity. Very curious, behaving almost exactly in the manner of Steller jays. Very noisy, uttering loud jay-like cries - a nasal "stree" or "cheer", at first glance I supposed them to be in fact small jays of some sort. I shot one, but the noise did not seem to bother or frighten the other 4 or 5 birds

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R.K.Selander, 1952 2 Compsylophus megalopterus nelsoni La Puerta, 2000 ft., 3 mi. SW Onzala, Veracruz, Mexico. present. Shot two more. The others moved on through the trees rather silently. This species is much more active than C. jocous: moves faster, noisier, more inquisitive. Later in the morning I met with another flock of similar size and obtained three more specimens. Shot one individual which dropped to the ground. Immediately another bird flew down to a perch about 3 1/2 feet above the dead limb and eyed it, in the manner of Stellar jay. The flock moved away, but apparently one individual remained. I heard it calling in the oaks and finally located it, but missed my shot. It was uttering the "three" cry but more subdued than that given by the excited flock. The call notes are difficult to transcribe, but I will make an attempt later to get them down. They are much more jay-like than C. jocous - also more nasal. Unable to locate a nest of the species. The birds must breed sometime in May or June since some of the juveniles are now molting into adult-like plumage. Note of this were heard once in afternoon (about 3:30) near camp - soon stopped calling.

K. Selander, 1952 3 Campephylus megistolaemus melasini August 1 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. Hunted from 7:30 A.M. until 11:00 without seeing or hearing this species. At 11:30 met with a flock of 5 on a slope just west of camp. Birds rather silent and feeding in the uppermost branches of the oaks. Occasionally uttering a soft "auugh" or "auugh, auugh, auugh" (rapid and very nasal). Collected one lone bird from top of a very large oak. Hands collected one while he was moving about in the tips most branches of a large oak,- At 11:30 it became very foggy and cold - all birds became silent. At 3:00 P.M. while sitting in camp I heard the call of this wren nearby. Rushed out of tent to see flock of + 15 flying about in small oaks and brush in back yard of a farm house store about 30 yds from camp. Calling frequently. The call is a very noisy, very nasal "auugh, auugh, auugh, auugh" repeated quite rapidly. Shot one bird which fell to ground but continued to give the call very loudly. About 5 of the wrens flew down toward the wounded bird, one alighting a few inches from it. All birds calling excitedly. I kicked up the wounded bird which con- tinued to call - a screaming, nasal "auugh." One bird flew towards me, swerving away about 1 foot from my face. Shot five more birds as the wounded birds continued to call. These calls served to keep the flock near me and made collecting easy. Finally, the remaining 9 or so birds flew off.

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K. Selander, 1952 4 Campylorhynchus megalepterus nelsoni La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. August 1 through the oaks, calling occasionally. At no time was a "shree" call uttered. Thinking back to my first encounter with this wren yesterday, it may be possible that a jay of some kind was in the flock of wrens and was responsible for the "shree" cries which I heard at the time I encountered the wrens. Until I can get some more information in this regard, I am inclined to accept this explanation. Both adult & juveniles were present in the flock I encountered at 3:00 P.M. The sudden appearance of the flock indicate that the birds are traveling about the country instead of remaining localized in a particular spot. The size of the flock indicates that several family groups band together to form such assemblages. Noted that these birds were moving about in the brush in addition to the oaks. Compared to C. jocurus the call of C. megalepterus is higher in pitch, less resonant, and much more nasal. The wrens themselves are much more active and strikingly like Steller jays in behavior when excited or aroused to curiosity. Wren apparently foraging among the epiphytes on the branches of the oaks. (Stomachs preserved for food studies).

K.Selander, 1952 Compylorhynchus megalopterus nelsoni La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. August 2 Four near comp at 9:15, calling loudly. While undoubtedly giving the "angh" call, I note that, from a distance, the sound is "cha". "Cha-cha-cha-cha" very common. "Cha-cha-cha" most frequent. Once a bird gave "che-de-dit, chi-de-dit, chi-de-dit" very rapidly. Also a nasal, low "luudtt - luudtt - uuuddtt" given. Heard the "shree" call again, but a Steller Jay was in the area. Still, I believe this is a call given by the wren. The notes of this species are not at all distinct. Sound a little like the note of the White-breasted nuthatch, i.e. has the same tonal quality. Birds very wary this time. Hard to find since there is a dense fog around comp. Birds frequenting the higher portions of the oaks. August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. Found several bands of wrens in oak-pine forest today. Discovered first group by hearing their loud chatter. Located a flock of about 8 birds feeding in an oak tree and a large pine tree. Saw one bird running along the limb of the pine tree about 20 feet above the ground. Bird moved fairly rapidly, sometimes turning sharply and flitting from branch to branch. Seemed to be searching along the smaller branches and at the bases of the needle sheaths. Noted other birds searching over epiphytic moss & small ferns on an oak tree. They are very agile and sometimes O. m. megalopterus

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K. Selander, 1952 6 Comphylorhynchus m. megalopterus August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico.-long momentarily upside down beneath a branch. Move rapidly, hopping from branch to branch in the manner of jays. Not seen to frequent places below 10 feet in elevation, preferring the median and higher portions of the oak trees. Much more often seen in oak than in pine. I spent about 2 hours following a band of these wrens from tree to tree. They did not move very great distances-seemed to prefer certain location. May have been two separate groups. About 10 birds present. While feeding they occasionally give a soft, low "chup" much like the note of a robin. Generally the birds were silent during the time I had them under observation. Occasionally, they became excited at which times they all commenced a loud chatter, "che-cha-cha" being an often heard call. "Che-de-dit" given over and over very rapidly. The periods of excitement determine were very short. Could not source of stimulation for these periods, although my presence may have alarmed the birds. The band of wrens remained together well, with little tendency for the birds to become separated from one another. Usually several birds feeding in the same tree. My squeaking and imitation of their notes proved of little value in bringing them close or in exciting them to calling with the exception of my first

K. Sclander, 1952 7 Camphylorhynchus megacephalus August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico. encounter with them. I shot one and at once the other began the excited "chat-de-lit" call and moved down in the oak tree just above my head. Easily shot three more before the flock moved away and became silent. The noise of the gun seems not to frighten them much, but does excite them to calling and increased activity. After this encounter the remaining birds seemed definitely wary and would not respond to my imitations of their notes, although I could get near to them by quietly sneaking up on them. When they saw me, they invariably became silent and moved away. Many similarities between the behavior of these wrens and those observed at La Puerta, Veracruz, but did not hear the "chudt" note nor the "shree." "Chup" note may be the wren's equivalent of "chudt". these birds somewhat more silent and warier. Notes on specimens: Eye color same as those at La Puerta, Veracruz. legs and feet color different, those at La Puerta being a definite purple(?) while those examined today had the tarsi a pale, dirty yellow and the feet gray or pale blue.

R. K. Selander, 1952 8 Campylorhynchus m. megalopterus August 14 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico.- Hunted for 6 hours today looking for this species. Heard the low, soft "Chub, Chub" foraging notes on several occasions, but in each case, the birds failed to respond to squawks or owl-calls. Birds invariably moved off, so that I got no more than a short glance at them. On occasion they give a soft "Cha cha-cha" while feeding. Often run along branches in the manner of Jays. Are found foraging on the branches of oaks, especially those heavily loaded or covered with moss & small ferns. Frequent dense stands; not present in park areas. August 15 No birds of this species seen or heard during morning's hunt. If birds are present in any numbers, I should have noted a group or two. May become very wary and silent after breeding season, but not so at La Puerta. May prefer region where there is more moisture and, hence, more epiphytic growth on the trees.

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K.Selander, 1952 Comphorhynchus zonatus Cerro Reyman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. August 4 Found a flock of 10 or more in a stand of trees bordering a large trail about 1 mile from camp. The area is flat and covered with weeds, being dotted here and there with small trees. Near the trail is a line of fairly large broad-leaved trees with an understory of small shrubs and weeds. The birds of wara first attracted my attention by calling loudly - a rasping "shah" or "shaugh". This is a very loud note. I shot two and the others flew down the line of trees, calling loudly. Adults and juveniles present in the flock. Not very wild, flying only short distances; remained near the tops of the trees, only rarely descending to lower branches. Flock moved about in the manner of C. megaloptyus, reminding me very much of that species. I obtained six birds in all before the flock finally retreated from sight. Just after having collected the sixth bird I heard the "cha - cha - cha" of C. rufinucha and shortly thereafter collected a juvenile - in almost exactly the spot where I had just taken a specimen of C. zonatus. It may be that C. zonatus has wandered in from another, probably higher area. Both took both species here during an earlier collecting trip (February?). C. zonatus is certainly a more active, robust species than C. rufinucha, moving rather rapidly through the top and middle portions of

R.Salander, 1952 2 Campsylorhynchus zonatus Cerro Higuera, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico August 4 of the trees. In skinning the birds I noted them to be looser skinned than C. megalopterus, but this may have been a result of the heat. Will hone to check further on this. Beak and legs are decidedly yellow - a corn yellow or a dark yellow. Iris of adults like that of C. megalopterus. Iris of juveniles pale blue. August 5 No evidence of zonatus today in the vicinity; Apparently rare here. August 7 2 mi. S Costepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. Found two birds feeding in a coffee bush near a cobble-stone road at 9:30. Rather quiet. Calls not recorded, but very simple, something like a nasal

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R.K.Selander, 1952 3 Campylorhynchus zonatus August 7 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. Shade (see notes in catalogue section of notebook). Bonnie reports seeing what she believes to have been two wrens "fighting" in a coffee bush beside the tent at about 9:00 this morning. No calls heard during afternoon. August 9 No wrens today. Should be abundant in this area. Apparently don't occur much in the coffee groves. What is their exact habitat?

R.K. Selander, 1952 Campylorhynchus rufinucha August 3 Cerro Guzman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. Collected six including some juvenile. Iris of adult a redder color than in C. megaloptyerus. Iris of juveniles a pale blue. Beet and legs decidedly purplish, sometimes a slate color. In skining these birds, I noticed that they are noticeably more delicate than either C. brunnicephillus, C. joiosus, or C. megaloptyerus. The leg musculature is smaller and the skin is much less firmly attached to the body. These wrens are distributed rather evenly throughout the stands of forest. They are most frequently found in clearings where there is a canopy of tree branches over the trail. Seen to be associated with thorny trees for the most part. Frequent low trees - about 6-10 feet from the ground; never in high ports of the trees. Often found in large bushes. Very much less wary than C. megaloptyerus - will come to a squeak fairly well: not too frightened by sound of shot gun. Usually from two to five birds in a group. Adults and juvenile together, so apparently the nesting season is over for the most part. Often hear these wrens calling in dense, scrub vegetation in a stand of trees. The definitely like dense vegetation and stay fairly low at all times. Notes are a very "wren-like" "sha-cha-cha-cha" much run together and rather soft. Heard one give a song - "sha-reek-ee" or more like "sha-rink-ee" "sha-rinkee", located what

R.K. Selander, 1952 Comphylohynehus rufinucha Cerro Geyman, 200 ft., 20 mi. W Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. August 3 I believe to be nests of this species in an ocacia(?) tree isolated about 15 feet in height just within a stand of trees. Two nests present in the tree - one at 11 feet from the ground and the other 3 feet below it. I noticed an adult C. rufinucha peer into the upper nest for a moment and then fly away. Both nests empty. They were both constructed in such a position that the entrance hole was partially guarded by the 1/2 inch strong or shins of the tree. The upper nest was the larger, measuring 8 x 9 inches. Opening about 3 inches in diameter. Nest resembled that of C. turineneopilus but composed of finer material. Composed largely of fine grasses. Some pieces of light bork on the outside, also a few trips. Inside lined with fine dry grass and a few piece of cotton-like substance. The other nest was similar but smaller and less well built. May have been an old nest used last year, but is at least suggestive that this species builds extra nests. [Have picture of nest and tree and general surrounding] I met with a flock of these worms about 20 yds. from the nest. August 4 Collected a worm perched silently on a dead branch about 10 feet above the ground near a dense thicket. Also took an immature individual in dense vegetation along the trail in some place where I collected six C. zonotus (see account of that species).

K. Selander, 1952 3 Camphylorhynchus rufinucha August 5 Cerro Leyman, 200ft., 20 mi. W Veracrg, Veracruz, Mexico Wrens not found commonly today. Heard two calling in dense shrub and trees near the road but they would not come to a squeak. Notes are a soft "cha-cha-cha", "cha-cha", "cha-cha-cha-cha- cha" quite unlike the rising, louder notes of C. zonotus or C. megalepterus. A little more like C. joiozus but still softer, more run together. Several other notes given in addition to the "cha" but I failed to record them. Deterus guloris is frequently found in the same place as are these wrens - have a note that I at first attributed to the wrens. From all indications C. rufinucha is fairly common in this region - but rather evenly spread - no large flocks- and more or less stationary. Not moving about in groups. I heard the notes of these wrens in about the same spots as yesterday, suggesting that they are rather stationary.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Camphorhynchus schulzi August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Iris of adults apparently rich red-brown. Feet slate, more blue than purple, although a purple cast in some individuals. Tarsus like wire. Specimen 1317 had eye a dull brown with very slight outer edging of pale blue. Its skull was only partially ossified like this: [Drawing] Has worn, apparently adult plumage, but ? with no brood patch and very minute ova. August 22 Two juveniles with pin-feathers on belly. One specimen apparently adult (#1334) but two non-ossified or at least partially ossified areas in skull. [Drawing] May be peculiar condition = (abnormal adult), as specimens were otherwise adult. This species fairly abundant in this area. Observed birds in pairs and groups of 5-6 individuals in mangroves, palms, and thorny bushes. Rather easily approached. Behavior similar to C. superciliosus rufinucha (Vera Cruz) but possibly more active and noisier. Birds usually encountered in mangroves or other broad-leaved tree-shrubs, especially when latter are in rows. Not found much in open areas, preferring rather thick cover. Often seen in tops of coconut palms. Usually in pairs in palms. Seems to fly from bushes to trunk of palm tree and then climb to the coconuts - tail not used as support during climb. Flight is straight - seems rather labored

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P.K.Selander, 1952 August 22 Piedad de la Cuerta, Campylorhynchus humilis but fort. Worms move very rapidly. Flights of any duration are usually from bushes (or ground) to tops of palm trees (30 - 40 feet). Birds normally descend to ground in thick herbaceous cover. In the mangroves and other broad-leaved tree-bushes, they hop or walk along the branches and horizontal trunks, exposing leaves with the bill. Rather interior feeders, preferring the inner portions of the bushes, not the ends of twigs and branches. I suspect that insects are taken by them. Occur in pairs and small flocks with about equal regularity. Some singing heard - first notes were given and then the song followed - cha-cha-cha - cha-da-dit (song) - ticalo-ticalo-(or tuk-a-lo) ticalo-ticalo (given very rapidly). During delivery the bill is pointed upwards at an angle and the tail is formed downward or outward (not upward). Call notes are given apparently by both adults and juveniles - Most common is a rather soft but nasal cha-da-dit-cha-da-dit (fast and short). This is not an alarm note - more a foraging note. Alarm note is "che" (short). Around 10:00 P.M. the frequency of call notes falls off somewhat and birds become mostly silent, although soft foraging notes may be given at any time. Found a nest located in a broad-leaved tree

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K.Selander, 1952 3 Cymbilophynchus humilis August 22 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico 15 feet in height. Nest similar generally to that of C.rufinucha rufinucha but smaller. Entrance is on the side. [drawing]-entrance]. An adult entered the nest and shortly thereafter reappeared with a wisp of yellow material in its bill. Flew to low branch once then to low herbaceous plants beneath the tree. All the while 4 other were (including juveniles - at least one) foraging in the same tree. (Will investigate this nest more closely in a few days.), It is my impression that worms tend to remain localized. I encountered pairs today in some spots as yesterday. Specimen I have taken suggest that two different age-groups of juveniles are present - one older, having won, adult-like plumage (but with dull brown eyes and small gonads) and the other just out of the nest (pin-feathers on belly). Gonads of adults (and brood-patches of adult ??) not indicative of breeding at present time, however. Songs suggest breeding activity also. August 23 Took 4 juveniles and 1 adult. One juvenile had definite brownish cast to feet & legs. Birds not very active today for some reason. Became rather silent after 10:00 A.M - but continued to feed silently. Located a flock (four or five) near the nest I located yesterday. Shot 2 juveniles here.

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K. Selander, 1952 4 Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus August 23 Piede la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Heard a new noise from wrens today - given while foraging - a very soft "wee-poo-wee-peek-wuh-pee-ee-cha" - Sound not unlike that of a creaking door. Wrens were still as forceps - often bending down to probe side of branch. Saw one bird get a larva (insect) about 1/2 inch long. Held it in bill for a moment then swallowed it. Very quiet for long periods of time while foraging. - The remaining members of the flock which I encountered near the west remained in the same tree after I shot the two juveniles, but became silent. After 5 minutes they began giving froggy notes and moving about. Foraging note given by lone bird - no others in sight. August 24 Shot more today, 3 of them adults. Adults more wary - the immatures, hence, more difficult to obtain. Found birds in family groups, with one exception - took pair of adults alone in mangrove tree near water's edge. Call of young are higher in pitch than those of adults - also less vocal - more often a simple noise "cha-cha-cha". Wrens (especially juveniles) will approach within 2 feet or less if I stand perfectly still beneath the tree. Noted two nests in small broad-leaved trees (10 feet high) located in separate trees 10 feet apart at height of about 7 feet. Probably wren nests - but not certain. Both had openings horizontally - nest small = 6 x 4 inches.

K. Selander, 1952 Camphylorhynchus humilis August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - Both nest looked old. Constructed of coarse grass and small twigs. Not occupied at present (i.e. no eggs, no young). Wrens very common about the place where I found the nests. Nests located between two dense stands of mangroves. Trees in which nests were placed had short, numerous spines. Wrens are particularly common along fences where there is usually a stand of trees and thorny undergrowth of scrub. Hill rises rather sharply just north of the laguna - foothills covered with a very heavy scrub-thorny. Will have to investigate this upland vegetation to determine whether wrens occur there also. No definite signs of molt in adult specimens which I examined today. One adult had a decidedly light brownish eye - no indication of red. C. humilis certainly like C. rufinucha in behavior - calls perhaps louder. Have same foraging habits - not very gild - rather delicate. Skin is loose like rufinucha. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 20ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mex. As common on island as on mainland. Singing. Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - These birds often fly into tops of palms, especially when frightened. They also occur in areas without palms, so they apparently are not a essential

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K.Selander, 1952 6 Camphylhyneus hirundis Aug. 26 Pie de la cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. component of their niche. Songs are occasionally heard singing, yet the young seem to have left the nests. Perhaps some adults are still nesting - yet gonads of specimens were not greatly enlarged. Song is quite melodious - tick - a low - tuck - a low - tuck - a - low - after lasting several seconds (up to about 10 seconds at most) and often rising and falling thusly invariably preceded by chatter. Observed an adult carrying an insect larva in its bill - apparently some feeding of the young even though they are out of the nest. As to habitat occurrence - the birds prefer rather thick vegetation. Like fence rows where there are trees (about 20 feet tall) covered with vines, (have photographs) but also found in rather open trees in pasture. Become silent around 10:00 in the morning and are difficult to locate. Will respond well to squeaks most of the time, however, manner of foraging very similar to that of C.ruficauda, in that the birds frequent the lower middle portions of trees - and spend much time walking along branches. Do not occur in fine stemmed vegetation but seem to require branches of some size. Do not find them on the ground after although I noted them descend to herbaceous vegetation about the trunk of a tree. Also, not often found high

K. Selander, 1952 7 Campylorhynchus humilis Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. up in the tops of trees. I do not know whether these birds also inhabit the thorny "monte" of the hills. (Check with Dr. Storer), but they are common in the lowlands adjacent to the laguna, in the fence rows of trees & vines and in the coconut palms. Nests may be placed in the palms, but have been unable to investigate this point. (Mutbook for C. ruficrura in palms in Veracruz.)

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K.Selander, 1952 Campylocheilus brunneicapillus July 21 39 mi. SSW Camargo, 4000 ft., Chihuahua, Mexico. - found nest containing undetermined number of young in a tree cactus (the one used for "native lamps"): Nest about 6 feet above ground in a cluster of small branches. Nest about 6" x 6"; hole facing upwards at about 30°. Two other nests (none containing young) found in similar trees about 70 and 80 feet away. Tree cacti uncommon in vicinity. Only one adult bird seen; it flew to the nest-tree with a large insect (grasshopper?) in its bill. I had previously moved the nest a bit, so that the adult appeared concerned; kept looking at the nest; nervous; after 2 minutes it swallowed the insect; flew to top of tree (about 15 feet from ground) and began making a note - "chew - chew - chew - chew - chew" or "cha-cha-cha-cha- cha, etc."; a loud, throaty sound, not nasal; repeated rather quickly); stopped making note and sat in tree. I approached and the adult flew; flying close to ground; secretive, rather difficult to approach closely. Always fly near ground. Repeated note which is apparently note of warning or disturbance. Nest made of long, fine strands of grass-like material. Young in nest have many feathers partially grown. Made a begging sound when I first approached and touched the nest; silent when I examined nest a second time. General character of the vegetation is that of low shrubs (rarely over 3 feet in height) including mesquite.

K. Selander, 1952 Compylohychnus brunneicapillus July 21 39 mi. SSW Camargo, 4000 ft., Chihuahua, Mexico. - Very sandy soil; a flat valley. Apparently typical lower Sonoran floral elements. July 23 4mi. NW Jafuato, 5700 ft., Guanajuato, Mexicos. - Collected two on a hillside near the highway. Vegetation: Teina Cortus [drawing] and a tree resembling peach in the shape of the leaves and general growth form. A low, thistle, mesquite- like brush also common. The two were were together when first sighted; flew; but returned within range when I squeaked and imitated their calls. They uttered a wide variety of different calls, including the throaty streesto note. Both birds were very curious and approached calling, in the manner of Steller's jays; very noisy. When I shot the first bird, the other became silent and flew to a metal brace of a high-tension pole about 25 feet away, where I collected it also. Several birds which could have been Cactus were were seen slipping through the vegetation, but could not be called out. I was rather surprised to find Cortus were here because of the absence of the species of Cortus in which I had encountered the were 39 mi. SSW Camargo. [bomb calls this the finger cortus?]

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K.Selander, 1952 3 Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus July 24 4 mi. Dapaerto, 5700 ft., Guanajuato, Mexico - Hunted from about 9:30 until 1:00 P.M. Where not common in the tema cortus; very widely spaced; occurred in pairs or groups of 3 or 4, one group every 200 yds or so. Rather mild and difficult to approach; will come to a squeak only when you are concealed from their view. In one spot near a brick fence, I disturbed 4 from the ground; they flew into the dense vegetation; collected two by squeaking them out. No definite indication of territoriality; the birds moving about over long distances. No nests seen. These were apparently do not flip the tail up over the back as is often done by house wrens. Females collected had cava 1mm.; males with testis 3-6mm. The brood. patches of the females seem to be not fully calcotrous. No young observed so it is probable that the young are still in the nest. Lamb says that these wrens occur in the cortus at this locality throughout the year, so presumably there are resident birds which I observed. The nests may be concealed in the thick vegetation. Lamb mentioned having taken eggs of this wren at this locality. The wrens show a definite preference for the areas of dense vegetation, being absent from the more thinly vegetated slopes. Calls uttered by these wrens much more varied than those given by the single adult at the nest near Camargo. The "cha-cha-cha-cha etc."

Selander, 1952 4 Campsylorhynchus brunnicephillus July 24 4 mi. NW Irapuato, 5700 ft., Guanajuato, Mexico. Call heard frequently. When I squeaked, the wren often became excited and uttered a number of different notes, difficult to record. No actual song heard.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Complahychnus brunneicollis Sept. 4 16 mi. SE Lago de Moreno, 6700ft., Jalisco, Mexico. Specimen: adult male placed in formalin. Dri red-brown, nestler than C. humilis; feet a nondescript brownish-gray. Plumage worn. Inner two primaries on either side new and sheathed at base for about 1/2 inch. Next outward primary on left side 1/2 inch long all sheath. Some feather on right side has just been dropped, as there is an empty follicle. Crests covert above 2nd primary on left side missing = empty follicle. Some on right side. Crests covert of inner primary new on either side. Outer secondary on either side new; sheathed about 1/2 inch at base, a little behind the inner primary in development. Crests covert new. Eighth secondary (counting toward body) on right wing new, and unsheathed about 1/2 inch at base. Some feather in left wing old. Remainder of plumage old & worn. Also took an immature ♀. These were taken in a situation similar to that near Japaceto. On a rolling hill near the highway, Tuna cactus, mesquite, and a species of broad-leaved tree dominant vegetation. Also several evergreen broad- leafed shrubs (large present). Also a tree showing short, short leaves growing directly from branches. A heavy undercover of grass and herbs. Cacti about 15 feet high at least. Wrens located in cactus along a stone wall (3 ft high) in thick stand of cacti and trees. Behavior of these birds rather different

R.K.Selander, 1952 6 Compylhynchus brunneicapillus Sept. 4 16 mi. SE Lagos de Moreno, 6700ft., Jalisco, Mexico. from that of birds near Jiquilpan in August. I did not hear the loud "cha" call. Only sounds made were a series of low "caw" notes given thusly: "caw-caw-caw-caw-caw-caw" an old sound ing ->increasing pitch and speed-> series of notes) sounding for away even when bird is rather close. Watched adult ? give this several times from top of tene cactus. Tail held level when this call is given. Birds did not come well to my squeaks and imitation of their notes-although one juvenile did approach me while I was partially concealed. Adults apparently less interested. When the adult male saw me it flew about 30 feet away into another cactus and gave the caw call several times,-Young apparently are out of the nest now. Brown toucan in rather close association with the wren. There are many patches of vegetation suitable for these wrens along the highway from Jiquilpan to Laestecos. Probably much vegetation of this type has been replaced by corn and other crops, I am certain that rather extensive stands still occur on the mountains (foothills at least), so that there is probably fair connection of populations throughout much of the plateau region.

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K.Selander, 1952 Camphorhynchus brunnicapillus Sept. 5 17 mi. SE Sombrerete, 1700ft, Zacatecas, Mexico, - Specimen (adult ♀) taken in low widely spaced mosquito, No color in sight. Heard calling "can-can-can-can" Rather mild and wary. Shot with full load 16 gauge, Specimen molting as follows: Left wing; inner primary new, embathed ± 1/2 inch, Next outer new but shorter, embathed; 3rd primary just breaking sheath — ; count of these new - Outer secondary and its covert new, almost fully grown and embathed, -all greater secondary covert new, embathed. Also many lesser coverts of secondaries new - Next to inner most secondary new, well grown, embathed. Inner most just breaking through sheath. Inner most under wing coverts new, Right wing; almost identical. Tail: Central 4 feathers breaking sheaths, the middle two out of sheath about 1/2 inch or less. Upper and under tail coverts embathed sheathed feathers on back, neck and belly. A few feather growing in an old brood-patch,

K. Selander, 1952 July 26 Rio Nixtlalan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. His of juveniles were in pale blue or gray-blue; that of adults is a red-brown. These worms are apparently intermediate between guloris and joricos; several of the juveniles having slight spotting on the breast. The adults are rather extensively spotted below, perhaps more than in typical guloris. These worms are fairly common in this area; they are encountered in willows near the stream; in black locust trees 50-100 yds. back from the river; in small trees in corn fields and in murguete which is found in the drier spots of the arroyo. They do not occur in the thick riparian vegetation closely bordering the river, being rather in the [illegible] vegetation a short distance back from the river. I hunted for about two hours in thick, dense riparian willows and grasses without finding the worms. I am also satisfied that these worms do not occur in the cordon-murguete association on the slopes. They seem to be rather evenly distributed throughout the arroyo, although I note a tendency for them to occur about the forms, especially in the young black walnut trees. On several occasions I watched single birds or small groups (usually 3-4 birds, rarely more) foraging in small willow trees not far from the river. I noted nests which resembled that of C. brunneisupplies about 15 feet above the ground in

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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

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R.K.Selander, 1952 July 26 Camphylorhynchus jocosus agularis Rio Metzkitlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. a higher pitch; less clear; lighter. On one occasion I watched and heard an adult make a song ---- a forced, awkward "oh - hee-lee -oo" or "oh- heelee - oh" - sounding a bit like the song the Agelaius phoeniceus, but much lower, less melodic, more nasal. - I note especially the fact that these wrens are less wary than C. brunneicapillus. When a pair is found, it is usually possible to obtain at least one of the two with the .38. After a shot, however, the other wren quickly retreat from sight and become silent. The Bewick Wren occurs in the cardon-marguete association on the slopes of the arroyo. There may be some competition between this wren and C. jocosus at the border of the arroyo-bottom vegetation and the cacti. Apparently, no other species wren is present in the arroyo -bottom. I have mentioned collecting this wren (C.jocosus agularis) in Nayarit. It will be interesting to see just how wide a habitat distribution these wrens have. Do they ever occur in cacti? I preserved a number of stomachs for food studies. I think they eat insects mostly as I have seen them foraging through the branches and foliage of the willow trees. I have pictures of this locality. These lost.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Comphya hynechus jocosus gularis Rio Mitzitlan, 4000 ft., 20 mi. N Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico. July 27 - Similar experience with these wrens as yesterday. Like C. brunneaepollens, they do not flip the tail up over the back. Sit rather erect. Observed a number of small groups in small walnut trees (about 20 feet in height) planted in corn fields: Wrens may have been feeding about the corn stalks. The blue mockingbird is common in this region and I often quite closely associated with wrens; often give a call which sounds very much like that of the wren and may be an imitation of it. July 28 Brood patches present on adult females examined but somewhat less rusty than those of incubating passerines which I have examined. Signs of molt in some birds. Some juveniles bore tail feathers emshethed at the base. Gonads of adult males as large as 4-5 mm.; this indicates that the nuptial season has been only recently completed.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Troglodytes brunneicollis August 1 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. Obtained a specimen in - fairly open brush beneath oak tree near a dirt road. Two birds were seen together, one of which was collected. I am not certain of the niche preference of this wren but it is apparently similar to that of T. adelon of the western U.S. (Utah). August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 feet, Morelos, Mexico.- One individual came to a squeak in low brush beneath fine-oak tree and was obtained. Saw another in similar situation. Both birds frequenting semi- open places - edge of thicket. August 14 Pair squeaked up in thicket beneath a very large pine tree. Very active and excited. Notes a soft "cha-cha-cha" not unlike that of C. megalopterus but much softer, less harsh; more "house-wren-like". August 15 Four different pairs observed - all in dense thickets. "Cha-cha-cha ...." notes given frequently, ofter quite loudly. Very inquisitive.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Henicophaps leucophrus La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. August 1 This was rather common throughout oak forest. Frequent the low shrubs and smaller trees. Very secretive in habits, yet very noisy and easily excited to activity by a squeak or two. Heard singing once in afternoon. Never seen to fly up into oak trees; they apparently occupy a niche near the ground. Probably little if any competition with C. megalepterus which frequent the middle and higher part of the oak trees. H. leucophrus has a note - a "dit dit dit dit, etc." - very sharp, staccato. An immature specimen obtained yesterday.

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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.

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.K.Selander, 1952 Turdus rufo-palliatus August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - juvenile taken. Large, a bit smaller than T. migratorius. Several others noted. August 23 Common in trees in meadow. Habits similar to T. migratorius. No adults noted. & jr. taken. Aug. 24 Common. Aug. 26 Noted in fair numbers in larger trees in drier situations back from the Laguna. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 10-30ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico. - Common. Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Aug. 28 Several noted in trees in pasture and along highway.

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R.K.Salender, 1952 Myadestes obscurus August 15 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - Shot a juvenile (in spotted dress) perched high in pine tree on a dead limb. Several others perched nearby, sit on limbs rather upright. No notes heard.

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R.K Salander, 1952 Calhunu sp. August 15 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morlos, Mexico - Common in thickets beneath oaks and pines. Wary and difficult to get shot at. Frequently flushed from ground along path - fly into thicket, sometimes pausing for a moment at the edge of the thicket before darting out of sight. Remind me much of behavior of Hybickla guttata or perhaps more of H. ertulata. Obtained a juvenile specimen for identification.

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K.Selander, 1952 Lucy Walter July 18 Valley of the Gila, ±200 ft., 3 mi. SE Bylas, Graham Co., Arizona. - Lucy workers not uncommon in mesquite. One juvenile shot but not preserved,

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H. Selander, 1952 Securus motacilla August 7 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3200 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. - Two found along river acting much like dipper. Flew from rock to rock. Silent. One obtained by a long shot with a half-lead. August 11 3 mi. N Jalapa, 4500 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. - A single bird flew upstream past our camp this morning, passing for a moment on a large rock. Noted it dips a number of times in manner of a spotted sand piper.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Basileuterus culicivorus August 7 2 mi. S Coatipec, 3700ft., Veracruz, Mexico.-A pair loosters today foraging in a thicket of coffee bushes. Behavior is very worm-like. They were easily squeaked up into view. I collected one (shot it) and the other perched about a foot above the dead brush and eyed it for several seconds. The notes are noisy and varied - a clicking sound. Birds stay well down near the ground at all times.

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?. K. Selander, 1952 Cassiculus melanicturus Aug. 21 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Several pairs in palms. Aug. 23 Noted several today, mainly in palms in pairs. Aug. 24 Took two in dense mangroves. Notes on a vocal "sham", Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 10ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico - About 10 noted in trees in central section of the island in one group. Aug. 26 Piede la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Took an adult male in palm tree. Noted 5 others. Aug. 28 Several noted in palms.

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K.Selander, 1952 Tangarina clermi x Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 20 ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, mexico.- A cowbird taken from flock of 15-20. Dull gray color; species ?. Aug. 28 Flock of at least 100 flying about in trees near highway: 2 collected. Pied de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mex.

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K.Selander, 1952 Caridix mexicanus August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Common in palms and small trees beneath palms. Also in mangroves. Noted about houses specially. Aug. 22, 23 - Common about building and along roads. Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 20ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico - About 10 on island. Aug. 26 - Rather common; spend much time walking about on the ground. Aug. 28 Common.

K. Selander, 1952 Octeria spurium Aug. 25 "Montosa" Island, 20 ft., Laguna Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico.- Large flock (50±) flying about the island in dense trees. One male taken. Aug. 28 Two birds in short palm trees about our jungle. Have a nasal "cha" note sounding a bit # like notes of C. humilis. [See next page, also]

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R.K.Selander, 1952 2 detens = spurina August 23 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - This is a very small species - 7 inches long at best. Took a juvenile in tree today. Apparently not common. August 27 Another specimen today in tree near native hut. Specimen placed in formalin.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Icterus (graduacauda ?) August 7 2 mi. S Coatfres, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. - Common in the stands of large trees to the northwest of camp. Excited by my squeaking. Frequent higher portion of the trees. Easily collected. Notes given include a short whistling song followed by a soft, nasal "cheu". Not observed in the coffee or banana trees. A single specimen collected.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Octennis (gularis? ) Aug. 24 Piede la Cuerta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - a male noted in palm tree. I am quite certain that it was this species, but need specimen for certain identification. Aug. 26 Same experience as on Aug. 24.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Ieterus pustulatus Aug. 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico -- Took two juveniles (only one prepared as specimen) in bush beneath palms. Have spotted dorsum and spot on center of breast. Larger than the small Ieterus which I took Aug. 23, I shelina. Aug. 27 Took another specimen in tree in pasture. Placed in formalin. Aug. 28 Common in palms. Have a note "cha-cha-cha-cha" given in a low monotone. In association with C. humilis . Adult or taken.

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R.K. Selander, 1952 Agelaius phoeniceus August 21 Pie de la Cueta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - a few & 4 seen, especially near marsh place at edge of leguna. August 23 Shot a female perched in mangrove tree near marsh at the edge of the leguna - but could not retrieve the bird. Several & 4 seen flying around marshy area - just across the road from our living room at the end of the leguna. Birds generally silent - rather active - not sedentary; fly long distances when disturbed. August 24. Flock & + .10 (6 4 4) in meadow, ; one & ad. shot in marshy area near leguna. Rather common, but localized in distribution. August 26 Several adults noted. Aug. 28 Several noted.

K. Selander, 1952 Tanagra musica elegantissima August 14 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico - Obtained a specimen from a small oak in a dense oak-stand. The bird was perched about 15 feet above the ground. Only individual of this species seen. Proved to be an adult female. August 15 . Heard.

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K. Sclander, 1952 1 Piranga leucoptera Phelogenice sanguinolenta August 7 2 mi. S Coatepec, 3700 ft., Veracruz, Mexico. - Collected a male in a large tree in a stand of coffee bushes. Only individual of this species seen. No calls heard. Specimen in fresh plumage. [illegible] (1951) says it was showing been taken by them only in southern Veracruz. Lamb says he has taken it in San Luis Potosi.

R.K. Selander, 1952 1 Saltator (coeruleocephalus) August 21 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico. — one immature (this species, ?) taken in lush along fence in meadow area. young R.K.S. August 28 3 in dense still bushes near trail on north side of highway to Coyuca. Shot one juvenile. Notes are short — "Chet".

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K.Selander, 1952 Sporophila minuta Aug. 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Several noted in thorny bushes about 400 yds from Laguna. Not seen in wet areas near Laguna. Specimen collected. Aug. 28 noted in brush beneath palm tree.

K. Selander, 1952 Valentina jocarina August 24 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. - One seen in field between leguma and slight hilly area covered with thorn scrub. Aug. 26 Several in thorn-scrub and dry portion of meadow pasture. Prefer open area with herbaceous vegetation of thorny bushes. Aug. 28 Noted frequently in fields.

K. Selander, 1952 Atlapterix pileata August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico.—Obtained a juvenile and saw many others (juveniles and adults). Fairly common in bunches beneath pines and in smaller oaks (see account of Pipilo erythrophthalmus).

R.K.Selander, 1952 Atlapetes nitenspes August 14 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900ft., Morelos, Mexico.-Fairly common here, frequenting same places as Pipilo erythrophthalmus (see account that species). Obtained two specimens, one an immature. No singing heard. No notes recorded. Very inquisitive, easy to sneak up. August 15 Species has habit of fluffing up the plumage, giving a rather curious appearance because of its pure white throat.-Looks short-necked. No note heard.

K. Selander, 1952 Pipilo ocai August 1 La Puerta, 7000 ft., 31 mi. SW Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. (Took a specimen July 31 in a thicket beneath a stand of tall oak trees.) This individual is apparently pure ocai.) This species is not very common here, being greatly outnumbered by P. erythrophthalmus. P. ery. one of commonest birds in the area, occurring in brushy spots. Seems to prefer the slopes where oaks are absent while ocai occurs in brush beneath oak trees. Specimens of ery. examined look pure. P. ery. heard singing today. Have not heard song of ocai. Lamb reports seeing an individual of P. fusceus near camp - no further data. According to Sibley's revision, some hybridization between P. ery. and P. ocai occurs near Orizaba and in this general region. Atlapetes jilaeatus occurs in some brushy areas with Pipilo ocai.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Pipilo erythrophthalmus August 13 15 mi N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - One of common species in the vicinity of camp. Occur in pairs in heavy thicket of [illegible] shrubs beneath oak trees and pines. Easily excited by any sort of squeak. Notes: a shrill "shree"; rising. Heard singing - "chip-chip-chip-tareee". Atlapetes pileatus and Atlapetes viridiceps seem to occur in same niche. Watched an adult A. viridiceps moving about on some limb of small bush with a pair of Pipilos. Obtained an immature specimen. Occasionally, towhees ascend to lower branches of the larger pine trees, but, generally remain within 10 feet of the ground in the lower shrubs and smaller oak trees. August 15 Birds usually found in pairs - male and female. Singing heard rather infrequently.

R.K.Selander, 1952 Pipilo fuscus August 14 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - Shot one and noted two others feeding in plowed field near stand of oak tree. Feeding with a flock of Junco phaeonotus about 25 feet from the edge of the vegetation (oak stand). When disturbed, one bird flew toward cover, but perched on dead log, making an easy shot. Surprised to get this species at 8900 ft. [although I note that Davis took birds of this species just below here at 6000 feet]. Birds observed not for (1/00 g.) from this lot where I observed several pairs of Pipilo erythrophthalmus, but in a more park-like situation with lower brush beneath the pines. Would be good spot to get comparative study of the niches of the two species. - Noted on skinning specimen, an adult male, that the testicles were almost if not full size - so apparently breeding.

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K. Salander, 1952 Orftrurus supercilius August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 890 ft., Morelos, Mexico. - Several flocks of 10-15 individuals seen today. First noted high in pine tree, walking along limbs. Very easily approached. Obtained two specimens. Fairly common in the region around camp. Later seen on ground in a clearing; flew high into trees when disturbed. No notes or calls given.

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K. Selander, 1952 Aimophila ruficanda accumulata August 20 Mexcala and 8 mi. S Mexala, 3000 ft., Guerrero, Mexico. Several bands of + 8 birds each in mesquite (?). Very wiled and difficult to approach. Note soft and wren- like. Calling almost continually. Flight between mesquite bushes direct and near the ground. Constantly on the go. Looks rather tend to hold well together. Seemed to prefer riparian situation rather than dry hillrides of thorny lunkes & cacti. Specimen obtained but spoiled on way to Pie de la Cuesta. August 26 Pie de la Cuesta, 20 ft., Guerrero, Mexico - Two (a pair?) along a fence about 300 yds from the laguna, perched in small brush. Shot one (an adult or ); the other flew to base of a palm and perched. Later noted two more (together) in small tree in dry place near highway to Coyuca. Aug. 28 About 5 seen in vegetation along fences. One juvenile noted and shot. One adult obtained also.

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K.Salander, 1952 Tawny phaeonotus August 13 15 mi. N Cuernavaca, 8900 ft., Morelos, Mexico - Many flocks (5-15 individuals) seen in morning heat. Perhaps the most abundant bird in the region, frequenting almost any sort of clearing or the edge of stands of oak-pine forest. Plentiful along railroad tracks. Feeding in these rather loose flocks. Spend most of time on ground. When disturbed they flutter away several yds and [illegible] drop to the ground, or sometimes fly to shrubs and the lower branches of pine trees. In behavior I can see no difference between these birds and flocks of T. caniceps I have watched in northern Utah, although this species perhaps slightly less wary. Keep up an almost continual chatter of "chip" notes. Shot several - iris a bright yellow. Birds molting - just completing replacement of primaries. Many contour feathers new. One bird a juvenile, showing dusky streaks on the crown.

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R.K.Selander, 1952 Spizella passerina July 16 15mi. N Orderuille, 6400 ft., Kane Co., Utah. - Noted several linde in scrub-oak (Quercus gambeli) along highway and round camp.

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3. SELANDER, R.K. LOWER CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA FEBRUARY 1-9, 1953 CATALOGUE NOS. *1500-1529 JOURNAL SPECIES ACCOUNTS BIRDS * CAT. NOS. 1460-1499 not accounted for.

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SELANDER, R.K. LOWER CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA FEBRUARY 1-9, 1953 CATALOGUE NOS. *1500-1529 JOURNAL SPECIES ACCOUNTS BIRDS * CAT. NOS. 1460-1499 not accounted for.

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R.K.Selendor, 1953 San Telmo, 600 ft., Baja California, Mexico February 3, 1953 1500 ♂ ad. Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus Fat S.O. iris brownish-red-cull 43.0g. Tuna cactus 1501 ♀ ad. " " S.O. 40.7g. " " Molting tail (one side), breast, chin. Skel. 1502 ♀ ad. Salpinctes obsoletus tuna cactus rocks ovary ⏞ Skel. 1503 ♂ad. " " " " " Testis o Skel. 1504 ♀ ad. " " " " " ovary ⊗ Skel. 1505 ♀ad. Pipilo fuscus " " " ovary ⊗ Skel. 1506 ♀ad. Carpodacus mexicanus " " " ova 80 12 mi. E El Rosario, 1000 ft., Baja California, Mexico February 4, 1953 Skel. 1507 ♀ ad. Sage thrasher - fat ovary ⊗ S.O. 1508 ♂ad. Lophortyx californicus Testis 6mm, 1509 ♂ad. Lophortyx californicus Testis 6mm. 1510 ♀ ad. Lophortyx californicus ovary ⊗ 19 mi. E El Rosario, 1500 ft., Baja California, Mexico February 5, 1953 iris red-brown tarsus just pale grey-green 1511 ♂ad. C: brunneicapillus Testis 6x4mm. 41.5gms shella S.O. mod fat " " 1512 ♀ad. " " Testes 4mm. 46.0 gms S.O. about 10 new feathers coming in on abdomen. Several feathers under the wing are new (not coverts, however) Two upper tail coverts coming in Skel. 1513 ♀ad. " S.O. 36gms. ovary ⊗ setria 3 new feathers coming in on abdominal tract. a patch of unsheathed feathers on cloacum. - Ovary ⊗ Skel. 1514 ♀ ad. Sage thrasher Fat ovary ⊗ S.O.

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R.K. Selander, 1953 Alaska, ±3100 ft., Baja California, Mexico February 7, 1953 1527 ♀ ad. Aphelocoma coerulescens oval mm. 75.6gms. Pinyon pine ovary [illegible] brood patch not present Tinajas Altas, 220 ft., 27 mi. S Wellton, Yuma Co., Ariz. Feb. 8, 1953 1528 ♂ ad. Phainopepla nitens testes 4 mm. 23gms 1529 ♀ ad. Sage thrasher very fat ovary reduced

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January 1952 New California Feb. 1 Left San Francisco at 4:30am in my Ford truck. Drove south on U.S. Highway #101 to Paso Robles. Then east along Highway 46 to Watson and south to Bakersfield (Highway 99) through Los Angeles to Fullerton where I parked car in an orange grove just off the highway. Retired at 4:30pm. Feb. 2 Up at 6:30, continued along 101 toward San Diego. Stayed at La Jolla and talked inside [illegible] [illegible] Stopped at the San Diego Museum of Natural History and talked a few minutes with Lawrence Henry. He mentioned having "many exotic items" in the collection - after leaving San Diego I drove north to Tijuana, arriving there at 8:50 pm. It is 10 min. to before the border closed (except for Henry). He was gone seeing San Diego. The and support center were. However, according to a label in the San Diego Museum exotic items were formerly common around San Diego and seen in Balboa Park. One around San Diego is found extensively; native population grew. At the Mexican border I passed through without inspection being ordered to buy a tourist card in Ensenada.

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R.K. Selander, 1953 Baja California Feb. 1 Left San Francisco at 11:15 A.M. alone in my Ford truck. Drove south on U.S. Highway #101 to Paso Robles; thence east along Highway 466 to Wasco and south thru Bakersfield (Highway 99) through Los Angeles to Fullerton, where I parked car in an orange grove just off the highway. Retired at 11:00 P.M. Feb. 2 Up at 6:30. Continued along 101 toward San Diego. Stopped at La Jolla and talked with Kenneth Norris at Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Stopped at the San Diego Museum of Natural History and talked a few minutes with Lawrence Huey. He mentioned having "many cactus wrens" in the collection. - After leaving San Diego I hurried south to Tijuana, arriving there at 11:50 P.M., just 10 minutes before the border closed (according to Huey). No cactus areas around San Diego that would support cactus wrens. However, according to a label in the San Diego Museum, cactus wrens were formerly common around San Diego and even in Balboa Park. Area around San Diego is farmed extensively; native vegetation gone. - At the Mexican border I passed through without inspection, being ordered to buy a tourist's card in Ensenada.

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R.K.Selander, 1953 2 Feb. 2 Tijuana, Baja California to Ensenada. - Drove south along well-paved highway to Ensenada. Land along highway probably originally covered with coastal sage but now is extensively farmed all along the way. No cactus stands in sight. Grinnell did not include the Ensenada area within the range of Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus, and it is apparent that they do not occur in the northwestern coastal region. Saw three shrikes on light wires along highway just 5 miles or so south of Tijuana. Meadowlarks seen there also. Stopped at Ensenada and bought a tourist card at the "Migracion" office on the main street. There is an inspection station about 2 miles north of Ensenada and another just south of the town; and still another about 15 miles beyond town. Cars just stopped; no searching. The last place asked to look at my papers (tourist card). Mailed two packages for Miss Carter at Ensenada and changed $20.00 to pesos; exchange rate: 1 = 8.55. After leaving Ensenada I drove up through a mountainous region through well-developed chaparral formation. Below the chaparral sage takes over. In some gently sloping areas there is only grass, which is grazed. Many farms along the highway. Stopped just off the highway

R.K.Selander, 1953 Feb. 2 at a point 4 miles west of San Vicente at 7:00 P.M. The vegetation is low [illegible]. It is not very cold tonight, the temperature at 8:45 p.m. reading 12°C. Crane flies and moths coming to the lamp. Can hear crickets. Weather entirely fine; sky cloudless. Pocket gopher diggings all over the place where I am camped. I will set several traps for them. "No fresh digging so no traps set. At 12:30 A.M. two Mexican boys came up to the truck wanting gas for their car. I sold them 5 gallons for 10 pesos. Feb. 3 Up at 6:30 and continued on south. At a place called Arroyo Seco the pavement ends. The road is now gravel or dirt and rather "wash-board" like in spots. About 20 miles southeast of Arroyo Seco there is a sign ["San Telmo"] pointing eastward. Followed this ± 8 miles to the town of San Telmo. Not much cactus in this area. The lowlands are farmed and the hills are covered with desert scrub for the most part. However, around the town itself there are patches of tina cactus (opunta) of two types. One, the larger, is pale green and the other is smaller and darker green. Found two nests of cactus wren in the tina cactus at San Telmo. Other birds noted include thrasher (large, brown species), housefinch, English sparrow, marsh hawk "hawking" over cactus slope); calif. quail (common); brown towhee, and turkey vulture.

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R.K. Selander, 1953 Feb. 3 San Telmo, 600ft., Baja California, Mexico. Drove about 14 miles east of San Telmo and hunted for 1 hour in a stand of cholla (no tuna) but found no cactus wrens. Rock Wrens were very common here. Also saw brown toucans, white-crowned sparrows, thrasher sp.? blue-gray grackle, and road-runner. Saw only one individual of the latter. Ground squirrels and colla-tail rabbits are common. Also a very small lizard (Uta?) frequenting the vicinity of the agaves. Returned to San Telmo and then to main road and again headed south (about 2:30 P.M.). At Col. Guerrero [on highway by Santo Domingo] I bought gas. Continued over poor road to a settlement about 15 miles north of Socorro and pulled up for the night along side of two Americans with small house trailers. Skinned 2 cactus wrens and made skeletons of 5 other birds. Rather cold tonight. Went to bed at 9:00. Feb. 4 Overcast this morning. Ate breakfast with one of the Americans and then continued on at 9:00. Road is very bad; heavy trucks have caused deep ruts. Average about 6 miles per hour, in second or low gear most of the time. Much farming going on between Col. Guerrero and Socorro. Native vegetation is desert scrub.

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R.K.Selador, 1953 7 Feb. 4 No stands of cactus anywhere. Socorro is a small settlement of two or three shacks about 300 yds. from the ocean. From there the road continues through a number of gullies where it is very rough. After a long but gentle climb over some hills you reach El Rosario. At El Rosario I filled my formalin bottle with water and left a note at one of the stores. A Mrs. Espinosa runs a store here and is said to speak English. A large sign reads "English Spoken Here". Talked with a man at the first store you hit coming into town who gave me some information on the road beyond El Rosario. He remembers a collector [illegible] making a camp at El Rosario in the '20's - Chester Land? I presume. I then drove 12 miles beyond El Rosario. The road runs along a broad arroyo for about 6 miles then turns eastwardly and starts a very gentle climb up into some low hills. At a point about 10 miles beyond El Rosario the real desert elements of vegetation begin to appear, [Opuntia] cactus becomes rather common and a few cardones are present. [Crios] are found on the hills bordering the road. A few tuna cacti are present as well as a small barrel

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R.K.Selander, 1953 6 Feb.4 12 mi. east of El Rosario, Baja California. cactus. Many types of desert shrubs here. California quail present in large flocks. Calling almost continually. Shot two. A few cactus wrens seen. Thrashers are common. Shot a Sage thrasher and noted the large brown species seen at San Telmo. White-crowned sparrows are common as are brown towhees and guat- catchers. Saw a marsh hawk, Continued up the road to a point + 22 miles east of El Rosario. You can get water at a well here. The country is much the same from 10 miles E to 20 miles E of El Rosario so I decided against continuing any farther and made camp at a point 19 miles east of El Rosario, parking just off the road. Picked up a cactus wren's nest just before dusk which I am going to examine. Ate dinner at 6:30. listened to radio for about an hour. Feb.5 Up at 6:00. Hunted around camp. Took 4 Calif. Quail, a brown towhee, a sage thrasher, and 3 cactus wrens. At 11:00 I drove down the canyon to a point 15 mi. E El Rosario, 1200ft. and began preparing specimens. Saw two red-tailed hawks near a large nest about 30 ft. up in a circo on the hillside. Shot-catchers and white- crowned sparrows are common. Saw a woodpecker

R. K. Sillandar, 1953 7 Feb. 5 15 mi. E El Rosario, 1200 ft., Baja California. (Dendroica sp.). Heard a flicker calling. Mockingbird seen in shrubs in bottom of arroyo. Examined two more cactus wren nests, both in opuntia cactus near road. One was unlined, the other thickly lined with quail feathers. Both about 4 feet above the ground. I am now camped under a large carlone cactus at the side of the road. A good wind is blowing up the canyon from the west. I believe this arroyo must be San Juan de Dios Canyon mentioned by Goldman ("Biol. Investigations in Mexico"). Feb. 6 Hunted around camp in the morning. Collected one cactus wren and a shrike. At noon I drove down to El Rosario, stopping to hunt in some willows just east of town. Heard song sparrowa singing there. Took a Dendroica scalaris. Saw a flicker. Horned larks abundant in the field around El Rosario. Noted a nest of a pair of red-tailed hawks placed in a ciro tree east of El Rosario. At El Rosario I talked to a Mrs. Espinoza at her store-gas station and started toward Ensenada at about 1:00 P.M. Had a flat tire 3 or 4 miles from El Rosario -- split the tire. 5 miles south of Socorro, 50 ft., I noticed a cactus wren perched on a telephone pole. Collected this bird. There are no cholla cactus in this vicinity, just low scrub and agaves.

R.K.Selander, 1953 8 Feb.6 Baja California, Mexico At sunset I arrived at my former camp site 15 miles north of Socorro. The two American families were still there. One of the men reported having shot 8 Black Grant and 15 Long-billed Curlews on the previous day. I saw one of the curlews. Feb.7 Heard a cactus wren singing on the hillside near camp. Cactus covered slope. One of the Americans mentioned visiting a canyon 2 miles east of here which he described as "full of cactus - the most varied" he had ever seen. At 9:00 I left for Ensenada. Arriving there I had the tie repaired and continued northward. The cactus association of any extent ends just at San Vicente - this would be a good place to draw the distributional line. At Tijuana I turned eastward following the Mexican Highway # 2 through Tecate. The vegetation around Tecate and west of there is [illegible] similar to that around Tijuana - low desert scrub or sage. Much of the land is farmed. It is very hard for me to see how cactus wrens could occur in this area, yet there is a record 20 miles east of Tijuana. Beyond Tecate the road (which is paved and in excellent condition) climbs up into the north end of the Sierra de Juarez. The vegetation is

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R.K.Selander, 1953 Tijuana to Alaska, Baja California, Mexico Feb. 7 low desert scrub. About 3 miles west of Alaska, on the summit of the mountain there is a fair belt of pinon-juniper forest running north-south across the highway. The country is hilly and rocky - great boulders with the trees scattered in between. Pines seem to be dominant. Yuccas are also present among the pines as is a small agave. At Alaska, + 3100 ft., I stopped for the night. As I got out of the car three scrub jays flew into a pine near by and I collected one. Many goldfinches (green-locked?) heard and seen. Feb. 8 Wind blowing strongly this morning. At 8:30 I continued east. About 2 miles east of Alaska (on the down grade) the land becomes even more rocky so that in many places there is no vegetation. Some slopes here along a small agave growing on them. The pinon-juniper belt is perhaps three or four miles in width. East of the Sierra de Trancs the land is flat and barren - real desert with only sparse low desert scrub vegetation. The north end of the Sierra de los Cucopahs is rocky and almost devoid of vegetation. Approaching Mexicali the land is farmed as it is from Mexicali east to San Luis.

R. K. Selander, 1953 Baja California, Mexico Feb. 2 Crossed the Colorado by ferry just west of San Luis. No cactus to speak of. Land almost entirely in farms. Cactus wrens must be sparingly distributed in this area if they occur at all now. Apparently the cactus wrens do not require cactus. Pairs may be distributed here and there in canyons in the mountains or in patches of the original vegetation. In any event it is difficult to account for all the records of these birds in this northwestern part of Baja California in view of the vegetational picture today. It would seem to me that the Sierra Juarez would act as a near-perfect barrier separating luryanti and covesi. I suspect that the record 20 miles east of Tijuana represents a northern intrusion of covesi rather than indicating an westward extension of the range to that point. Continued on to Yuma, Arizona, passing through the border at San Luis without any trouble. Custom officer on American side merely looked in back of truck. At Yuma I was directed to a Mr. George Robinson who lives on third street at the T-O Garage. He is an old time desert rat who told me about large forests of cholla cactus in the hills south of Wellton.

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R.K. Selander, 1953 Arizona Feb. 7 to Wellton and found a Mr. Bill Hail, another local desert rat who seems to be famous for his knowledge of this area. He gave me directions to a place called Tinajas Altas [= High Tanks] located 27 miles south of Wellton. Drove to this locality expecting to find some men from the Arizona Wildlife Dept., but on reaching the spot I found only an old cabin with no one about. The cabin is located at the base of a hill or small mountain which, I believe, is the southern end of the Tinajas Mountains. Elevation is about 220 ft. Made myself at home in the cabin [which belongs to Mr. Hail]. A sign on the side of the cabin reads "Custom Inspection". It was too dark to see much of the vegetation around here tonight but there appears to be some cactus. [While at a gas station 8 miles west of Wellton I noticed a cactus wren's nest in a small branching cholla cactus at the side of the station. The nest was in good shape. Tissue paper and toilet paper had been used in its con- struction. The nest was placed about 3 feet above the ground just a short distance from the back door of the house. The owner of the gas station said the wren is usually "sitting around on the roof watching us". I did not see the bird.]

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R. K. Selander, 1953 12 Tinajas Altas, 220 ft., 27 mi. S Wellton, Yuma Co., Arizona Feb. 17 Along the highway from Yuma to Wellton there is little vegetation such as would harbor coctus wrens. Most of the land around Wellton is farmed. The rest is barren except for some desert scrub. Apparently the wrens occur in this region in small numbers, however. I was very surprised to find the nest at the gas station near Wellton. It is back along the hills where there is sufficient development of coctus and other vegetation to support wrens in any numbers. Feb. 8. Up at 6:00. Drove south for a few miles into the hills on the Engineer's Road. Found some areas (canyons) showing a cover of a type of cholla which is short with short, fat branches. Cardons also present. No coctus wrens or their nests seen. A few coctus wrens may occur in this region, however. Collected a sage thrasher and a plain opechla. Returned to Wellton at noon. The coctus wren at the gas station was active, during the period since I had first visited the nest some fresh paper had been added to it. Only one bird was seen. This perched on the top of a small windmill and repeatedly gave a soft 'cha-wa (cha-wa-cha-wa), somewhat higher pitched than the notes of loryzili. The 'song' was very soft,

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R. K. Selander, 1953 Wellton, 120 ft, Yuma Co., Arizona Feb. 8 not the loud harsh tones I heard given by [illegible]. The bird searched over piles of old lumber near the nest and flew into a small low bush. Seen once carrying nest material but when frightened the bird dropped the nest material and hid. To this particular individual showed no real concern for the presence of people about the service station, nor for the sound of cars running about, quite a contrast to the wary behavior of the birds in Los Angeles. Returned to Berkeley, stopping for the night in Los Angeles. Arrived in Berkeley at 11:00 P.M., February 9.

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R.K.Selander, 1953 Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus San Telmo, 600 ft., Baja California, Mexico. Feb. 3 Cactus wrens found around the town of San Telmo in the tuna cactus-desert scrub vegetation. Most of the cacti here are small, rarely reaching 4 feet in height. Cactus wren heard calling "cha we cha we cha we cha we cha we" - much like a small car starter turning the motor over. A rhythmic call. Voice seems rather higher than that of gnatlatus. This is the only call I heard. Two birds present. Both flew to nest tree when flushed some distance away. One gave the call. I shot it. Other bird (ad. ?) seemed confused and I was able to approach and callent her also. Territories apparently not well defined, if established at all. These two birds flew 50 yds. or so from nest tree when disturbed. Extremely wary and will not respond to imitation of their call. Become silent if pursued. I do not believe this call has a warning function. Rather I suspect it is the "song", since it is given when the birds are undisturbed. Only saw two cactus wrens. Perhaps there was another present. This pair had inactive gonads so apparently the nesting season is not yet underway. Found two nests of this pair. One was located about 5 feet above the ground in an opuntia cactus and the other was located at the same distance from the ground in a neighboring tuna

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R.K.Selander, 1953 2 C. brunneicapillus San Telmo, 6 o'pt., Baja California 7eb.3 cactus about 10 feet from the first nest. Both were empty. The pairs activities seemed to center more or less around this "nest tree"; although they ranged 50-75 yds in all directions from it. I did not hear the staccato "cha" note that I heard guttatus give in northern Mexico. Cactus wrens are probably widely scattered in the San Telmo region -- i.e. sparsely distributed in local cactus associations. These birds appear to be feeding on or near the ground. Flight is direct and near the ground. 7eb.4 12-20 miles E El Rosario, 1000-1500 feet, Baja California. - Cactus wrens are present in this rather rich desert vegetation but are so wary that I cannot approach within gun range. Heard the "cha-we-cha-we-cha-we" call. Given very rapidly and rhythmic fashion. Carries a good distance. When approached the birds become silent and fly off 30-50 yds. Several nests seen in opuntia cactus. All empty. No attempt on part of birds to defend nest area. In fact I got the impression that the cactus wrens have no fixed "home" areas.

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R.K.Selander, 1953 Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus 20 mi. E El Rosario, 1500 ft., Baja California Feb. 4 - Following data obtained from a nest found in a Opuntia cactus 4 feet from ground: 7 x 6 inches - entrance along long axis Entrance oblong [diagram] 1 1/2" 2 3/4" Nest consisted of the small flowers (dried) & some plant having a cotton like appearance. Mattled into this was grass and thin fibers of other plants, some small twigs (very few), piece of paper, and two small pieces of cellophane. The nest appeared to be layered concentrically. The inside was thickly lined with contour feathers of the California quail. A few wing feathers present. Several feathers actually within the body of the nest also. - No large twigs. Feb. 5 Collected three cactus wrens 19 mi. E El Rosario, 1500 ft. Wren occurs in small groups 3-4 in number. After one is shot the other scatter and become silent so that it is not possible to collect more than one specimen from a group. Flights of up to 75-100 yds. are common. Call notes are given when birds are undisturbed. This must be the cactus wren's song. Heard a wren give a few single 'cha-cha-cha' notes today; a bird I believe was disturbed by me. - The groups are sparsely distributed, perhaps one per 200 yds. along the slopes of the arroyo.

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