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The nest was placed in a small scrub cedar bush 5 feet from the ground and 10 from a stream. The nest measured 4 1/2 x 3 x 6 inches. Order named on other blanks. Both male and female were secured. Nest made of fine twigs, grass, paper, weeds, lined with root.
Date15 May 1900
LocalityAustin, Texas, USA
CollectorKofahl, Harry J.
Eggs in Set4
Specimen Typec
Incubationcommenced (transcribed as “begun”)
Identificationpositive (transcribed as “bird was shot”)
Nest Height1.52 m (5 feet)
Nest Supportsmall scrub cedar bush
Nest Materialsfine twigs, grass, paper, weeds
Nest Liningroot
Near Waternear water
Nest NotesBoth male and female were secured. Nest measured 4 1/2 x 3 x 6 inches.
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