Field notes, v1602
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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,