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Olomega
11
N Leptotila fulviventris fulviventris
Name Buff-breasted Dove.
Date July 28 1925 Ineb, well examined
Identity: Bird shot by 'im' same
day.
local: Lake Olomega, Salvador, C.P.
Set. Mark 25
Nest: in a brush and vines in
the deep woods on the hillside.
Nest 4' up and in dark
situation. Forest trees 60' high.
The bird flushed and flew
up into the high trees above.
Col by C.T.Mills. Nest shell of
vine tendrils and a few
stems like Mourning Dove. Nest
Too poor to keep.
[Eggs tan brown in color]
Name: Mexican Jacana
Date: Aug. 1, 1925 Incb. fresh
Identity: Birds present, several
specimens taken.
local: Lake Olomega, Salvador C.P.
Set. Mark 26 Q.O.U. No. 288
Nest: on floating water plants
that lie flat on the surface
of the water like a mat..
The the eggs all laid on the
flat mat like a birden
would lay on the sand.
Occasionally, a few pieces
of leaves may be pulled
together. They seem to prefer