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Banks
1960
Eudrocops seclaris
Isla
Oct 22 Espiritu Santo S end, Baja California de Sur, Mexico - Heard
2 of these birds in the plain near the beach on the S
end of the island, but didn't see them. Later, on
the ridge & of the Mangroves (see journal) saw one
at a hole in a cactus. There were 2, perhaps 3, in
this area. Collected 1, a 8 with skull ossified only
in occipital region. It was nearly finished with
molt, but sheaths bordered the wide ventral
apterium and were abundant on rear crown + neck.
Oct 25 E side Isla Cerralvos Baja Calif. Mexico - One
seen near camp early, several others heard for
seen during my morning hunt.
Oct 26 One collected in morning. It was molting on
the body + crown. The skull was fully 2-layer,
the ovary small.
Oct 28 Seen & Heard as I was on my way to the ridge.
Oct 29 Heard today.