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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.