188 ' [October, 



Dimensions. Total length of skin from tip of bill to end of tail about 28 

 inches, wing 15, tail 6 inches. 



Colors. Much like those of Anser canadensis, Bemicla Hutchiyisii and B. leu- 

 copariea. Large space on the throat and sides of the head white, head above 

 and neck black, back and wings ashy brown, with the feathers having paler tips 

 and edges, rump and tail black, upper tail coverts white; plumage beneath ashy 

 white, with a silky yellowish tinge, and many feathers having darker subtermi- 

 nal stripes ; ventral region and under tails coverts white. 



Hab. Vera Cruz, Mexico. 



Obs. One specimen of this singular bird has been several years in the collec- 

 tion of the Academy, having been presented by its eminent member Marma- 

 duke Burrough, M. D., and collected by him during his residence at Vera Cruz. 

 It resembles the common Anser canadensis in general appearance, but may at 

 once be distinguished by the smaller size of the tarsi and feet, as well as its 

 comparatively small and weaker bill. It is much larger than either Bemicla 

 Hulchinsii or Bemicla leueopariea both of which are in the collection of the 

 Academy. 



The Committee to which was referred Mr. Cassin's " Catalogue of the 

 Halcyonidae in the collection of the Academy," reported in favor of 

 publication. ( |CP See end of the present No.) 



ELECTION. 



Dr. Dinwiddle B. Phillips, U. S. Navy, was elected a Memher of the 

 Academy. 



