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J Davis
1957
Playa de Santiago, 1 km NW Manguillo, Chihuahua
Oct. 30, 1957.
Presumed that most ornithologists in California have
of its foraging habits. In addition to the new birds
collected, I noted a ? Record, whether Phlaeophysaris or
Pachyrhamphus I could not tell before the bird flew.
A Buteo vitreus was seen at the top of a dead tall,
dead tree. I have seen one of these hawk each day,
regardless of where I have hunted. They seem to be
common, but so far, have always been solitary, and
on high perches, 30-50 ft up. N.B., the Pigeon Doves,
although apparently common here, do not answer
imitations of their call. At least 10?, and 14 dragon
terns, I collected. They seem to be restricted to decidu-
ous woodland, well-shaded, perched motionless
15-25 ft up in trees. Some individuals seem quite
wary. One remained motionless, 15+ ft up in a
tree, for at least 10 minutes, while we moved about
searching for birds. Its color of the ? skinned today
was bright yellow. Several Amazilia mitila are
seen each day, the only species of Hummer seen so far.
Oct. 31, 1957
Hunted again along the trail 1½ mi NW Manguillo. The
Record collected, an adult ?, was one of a pair. Both birds
stayed 20-30 ft up in tall trees, keeping 10-20 ft apart, &
frequently giving a loud, chattering call. The Lityra,
also an adult ?, was also one of a pair, or at least a duo.
Both birds stayed high, 40-50 ft up in tall trees, within