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9
DoVal,
E.H.
1999
Journal
Isla Boca Brava, Chirigui Prov., Panama
branch across trail from line
(1)
tree; singing to the south of
trail here (2 ♂)
possible left to south of trail -
(2)
Dip in the trail here, with a clear
view of the mainland
Saw many females and observed
(3)
2 definitive males dancing for
1 female (2 ♀ perch
for a short while).
Notes: The "toledo" equivalent
is much less regular than that
of the long-tailed manakin and
always ends with a high-pitched
"pip!" The dancing song has
a rattle to it not heard in
the long-tailed song. I also
observed 2 males flying back &
forth between two perches (x
calling at each perch - the "pip" noise?
I don't remember...). The females
were directly on the display perch.
The longer-visiting ♀ was in a
head-down posture (soliciting?)
I had a clear view but tried
getting closer & the males moved
to a nearby (but not visible) site.
As I listened, they moved again.