Field notes, v1351
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Hendrickson 1950 Flavicola pica Nov. 2 5km. N Villavieja, 1400 ft., Huila, Colombia, S.A. shot a specimen (#1493) in rather marshy ground in a park-like flat just N of Quebrada Lajas Bridge (W of tracks). This is a region of spaced, fairly tall, spreading trees and three-high to waist - high grass and bushes. The bird was perched on a blade of coarse grass, about 6" off the ground, almost hidden by the surrounding marshy growth. It allowed close approach. Two visitors to camp said it was known locally as "chivo" because of its bleating cry, like a goat. Nov. 8 Perico Villavieja, 1400 ft., Huila, Colombia, S.A. Perico says he saw two on the island next to town