Field notes, v4195
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Duval, E.H. 2005 Journal 9 May Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui, Panama Julian and I did watches while Anne and Steve went to David today. I had the chick, Red, with me for the morning, and left him in the photo cage for the afternoon because he was getting too active to keep tabs on. Some notes on his behavior: 1. He gives a "chorp." call every 3-4 sec. when hungry, regardless of whether he can see you (calls more frequently if you approach) 2. When he's less hungry, he stays quiet until I call him (with a tongue- clicking noise or by calling his name) 3. His gape is now mottled dark grey and yellow (formerly, all yellow) 4. Head still unfeathered, Tail slightly in pin. 5. Slight hook developing on tip of beak. 6. Finally he sometimes actively bites mimosa berries - he bit and held onto several (whereheldup) on the tree, but was unable to pull them off. 7. He flew with apparent intent to Julian's shoe and to my leg (which he hit + fell off of) 8. He takes multiple hop-flights along the