Field notes, v4194
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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.