K. Selander, 1953 Colomita 9 Santa Rita, Chiapas, Mexico Oct. 12 perched in a lead tree about 10 feet above the ground. Hem was in case on the horse. I believe it was a normal C. formosa but Sr. Hel fego claims it was block-headed. Jays are not present around Santa Rita or Santa Cruz in during most of the day. They appear only early in the morning & late in the afternoon. All matenis we have talked with confirm this observation. Nateris claim they are in the "mountains" during the day and pass through Santa Rita & Santa Cruz on their way to and from the higher ground. Although there is a definite movement each day, I am not sure which direction the jaya move in the morning - may be going down rather than up - but nateris insist they are in higher country during the day. Sr. Helfegio insists that the "surroca cabeza negra" is common in this region. His small son (about 10 years) does not make the distinction between the "azul" and "negra" when I questioned him. Helfegio claims "negra" is more robust and shorter tailed (which is correct!). One materis farmer we met distinguished the two - claiming they are "equally common", two others know only the "surroca" - and did not make any distinctions. Helfegio knows the "Peke"