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Torgus conspicillatus
Oct. 25 5 km. N. Villavicja, 1400 ft., Huila, Colombia, S. A.
moving back and an forth ("pumping") of
the two heads, with bills open and
approached (the heads oriented 90° axis
rotation to each other). Local name
(general) is "perico" or "periquito".
Oct. 28 Nest with 3 eggs reported by local
boy - in fence post beside R.R. tracks
about 1 km. S of camp". He wished
to return and capture the incubating
bird for sale to me; I declined.
Oct. 30 Found what I believe is a nest hole
in a "cardoy" cactus stem (dead) on
high flat W of camp. A male and a
female remained close to the hole,
and the female entered it.
Nov. 2 A nest containing 2 eggs was found in
a fence post near the R.R. tracks
about 4 km. N of Villavicja. A number
of parakeets were in the vicinity;
I did not distinguish the owners of
the nest.
Nov. 8 Villavicja, 1400 ft., Huila, Colombia, S. A.
Apparently common in drier environs
of town. Heard (?) on island
next to town!