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Erickson, M. M.
1934
Molothrus ater obseurus
5 mi. N of Fort Yuma, Imperial Co., Calif. Jan. 8, 1934.
9:45- a flock seen in saltclaw bush beside a
flock have been seen in this
corral of horses; as a small tree across the road.
same bush, several times during the past
two day; but only early in the morning or in
afternoon from about 3 o'clock an. Flock
of about 25 individuals, equal number of each
sex, approximately; shot at group in bush; rest
circled, finally alighted in tree near shack; took a
total of ten; man at shack said they lived ate
maize planted; crops contained seeds of what was
caper corn.
Barker, 440 ft., Yuma Co., Ariz. Feb. 21, 1934.
Flock seen in trees near ranch house about 3 mi.
south of Barker