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62. Chaetura zonaris, Collared Swift. 



This large swift is common at La Vega and in the interior, but 

 usually flies at such an elevation that it is very difficult to shoot. 



63. Lampornis dominious, " Zumbador." 



This humming-bird is common throughout the island. 

 64- Mellisuga minima, " Zumbadorito." 



This tiny atom of bird life is very common at all points visited. It 

 is remarkable for its loud and penetrating song, which it gives forth 

 hour after hour, as it perches on some slender twig or on the topmost 

 leaf of some palm tree. 



65. Sporadinus elegans. 



I found this handsome humming-bird at all points visited, but most 

 abundant at El Valle. It loves dark woods and swamps and dashes 

 suddenly into sight, only to flash off almost before the gun can be 

 raised to shoulder. 



66. Tyrannus dominicensis, Gray Kingbird, "PeTigre." 



Very common everywhere. 



67. Pitangus gabbii, Gabb's Petarchy. 



Rare; found only at Miranda. 



68. Myiarchus dominicensis, Dominican Crested Flycatcher, "Manuelito." 

 Common in most localities. 



60. Blacicus hispaniolensis, Hispaniola Flycatcher. 



Common in most places. 



70. Lawrencia nanus. 



Extremely rare; found at Miranda only. 



71. Elaina cherriei. 



One specimen taken at Miranda. 



72. Corvus leucognaphalus, Crow, "Cuervo." 



Abundant in the mangrove swamps, but so frequently hunted for 

 food that they are shy and suspicious. At San Lorenzo immense 

 flocks of this crow flew back and forth from their roosts in the mountains 

 to their feeding grounds in the swamps, at morning and evening, but 

 always at a great elevation. 



Their note resembles the words "Quiero casa carrajo," and the 

 natives firmly believe that they can understand and converse in 

 Spanish. Their calls certainly more nearly resemble human speech 

 than anything else. 



73. Corvus solitarius, Solitary Crow, " Cao." 



Rarer than the preceding and confined to the interior. The habits 

 and notes are much the same as of the last. 



