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R.K. Selander,
1954
16 mi. SE San Cristobal, 7200 ft., Chiapas, Mexico
April 19 other insects. The gizzards of the nestlings seemed full
from the manner in which they protruded. Found a
pair of Troglodytes musculus on a gentle hillside
near the highway. These birds were frequenting a
pile of small branches and dry herbs. I saw them
on the ground where they looked like small mice
running along. On occasion they moved up to the
top of a small tree stump. I collected one of these
in the spot where I found the Caprimulgus nest.
Noted a large red-bellied trogon in oak woods near
the tent. Also collected an Oriole - [illegible]?
thi the common oriole seen yesterday feeding n trees
is similar fashion to the cactus wrens. The common
wrenble here is D. virere, one of which I shot for
identification. Took a Leptodocola affines - one
of a pair on small oaks near the tent. Also collected
three C. zonatus near camp.
Generally speaking, birds are uncommon in this
area. The Turdus rufitorques is one of the commonest
birds seen and the Aphelocoma is abundant also.
The Dendroica virere occurs in huge flocks, along
with several other small birds, including, I think,
a Virio sp.
Today was clear except for a cloudy period in
late afternoon. At 8:30 P.M. it is slightly cold.