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R.K.Selandas,
1953
San Pedro Muniz, 3000ft., Chiapas, Mexico
Oct. 19 we saw were Caluittes - flock of about 5 in
trces along the river. They flew to the west slope
of the vally - into a deciduous patch of trees
and large bushes as we approached. Got one
specimen on a long shot but unable to take
more as flock moved up the slope. Specimen
typical C. formosa. We walked northeast along
a good path following edge of milpas toward
the Semidero Gorge which we could see about
2 1/2 miles in distance. The gorge at this point looked
not nearly so deep as north of Tuxtla but I
didn't investigate, Guide says it is impossible
to get down to the Rio Grifalno at this point.
Trail apparently continues north along the edge
of the gorge to a lower point where one can
cross to the "town" of Solapa. I thought it
would be good to investigate the SoLaPa area
but guide said it was several hour trip. He
so reported that region around Solapa is
"fairly flat" but is "very dry"; No bananas or
coffee or rain forest.
Returned to San Frnica, Just south of the Frnica
in mixed evergreen, deciduous forest along the
river we ran into a large flock (perhaps 10
duids) of Caluittes and were able to get two more
specimens,