Field notes, v656
Page 173
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Erickson 1934 Mimus polyglottos leucopterus Q. mitolaquinto, Pima Co., Ariz. Jan. 25, 1934. One seen perched about 1 ft. below top of mesquite in wash where these trees thick, but growing as individuals rather than a thicket; shot at; evidently wing injured, but escaped by running into brush. Were not heard singing. Q. mitolaquinto Jan. 27, 1934. One flew into palo verde tree; fed on mescalito berries. collected. Bates Well, Pima Co., Ariz. Feb. 3, 1934. Have been seen and heard frequently, for time spent at well; rarely sang, but gave a "churr" note one alternating with another or two others, and both moving off just ahead of observer, keeping out of sight.