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Nest a flimsy open cup located somewhat exposed in the underbrush around the trunk of a large mesquite, about 4 ft. off ground. Habitat a mesquite grassland association.
Date30 Jul 1970
LocalityPima, Arizona, USA
Coordinates32.335, -110.90694 ↗ map
CollectorKiff, Lloyd F.
Eggs in Set3
Specimen Typeb
Incubationcommenced (transcribed as “Showing blood: 3”)
Identificationbird on nest (transcribed as “Birds at nest”)
Nest Height1.22 m (4 feet)
Nest Supportmesquite
Nest Settingmesquite grassland association
Nest NotesNest described as flimsy open cup located somewhat exposed in the underbrush around the trunk of a large mesquite.
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