Field notes, v656
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Erickson 1934 Centurus u. uropygialis Quitoquito, Pima Co., Ariz. Jan. 24, 1934. 7:30 a.m. we heard calling in mesquite tree at edge of wash, another perched near top of giant cactus within a few feet of the other; when fired at both flew off; located again by calls; one seen in top of giant cactus other near, but not seen; about 50 yds. from point where last seen; shot one hit, but flew some distance; in a few minutes heard one which proved to be female calling located in top of giant cactus 60 yds. from where last seen; collected; other, male, found dead on ground under a mesquite tree 50 ft. from cactus in which it was shot. Both contained mistletoe berries. Quitoquito Jan. 25, 1934 12:00 noon. One heard calling on top of giant cactus on opposite side of wash from which pair were taken on 24th, about 100 yds., flew into wash, in mesquite tree eating mistletoe berries; collected; proved to be a male; testes smaller than male of yesterday. Was it taking up territory left vacant by taking of pair yesterday. Quitoquito Jan. 26, 1934 Seen and heard frequently on mesa NW of camp. Two in tree with mistletoe berries chased each other seemed to be more sexual play rather than fighting one flew out; other stayed eating berries; flew at a S chainopepla that came into same tree. Quitoquito. Jan. 27, 1934 One seen on top of giant cactus, shot at; injured wing; when