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In Mesquite Tree 10 feet above the ground. Composed of grass & weed stems lined with fine grass. Female flushed & scolded nearby.
Date26 Jun 1967
LocalityAbilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
Coordinates32.432022, -99.7750021 ↗ map
CollectorNicholson, Wray H.
Eggs in Set3
Specimen Typee
Incubationslight
Identificationflushed (transcribed as “Bird”)
Nest Height3.05 m (10 feet)
Nest SupportMesquite Tree
Nest Materialsgrass, weed stems
Nest Liningfine grass
Nest NotesFemale flushed and scolded nearby.
HeaderThe Oological Collection of Wray H. Nicholson, Orlando, Florida
Further Details3-Jan

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