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74. Icterus dominicensis, San Domingo Oriole, " Sigua calandre." 



This bird, which is a charming songster, is common at all points 

 visited. It is found in small flocks, the young males, females and 

 males keeping in separate flocks. 



75. Quiscalus niger, Black Grackle, "Chinchiling." 



Abundant at all points visited, although mainly found in the vicinity 

 of houses and settlements. It is a noisy creature, continually uttering 

 its loud, liquid cry of " Chiniling-ling-eeee. " 



76. Quiscalus sp?. 



Among the Quiscali obtained were a number which to me appear 

 distinct from niger, as they are much larger and heavier, with relatively 

 stouter bill and feet. The note is quite distinct from that of niger, 

 and the natives state that they are different. Dr. Hartert, of Tring, 

 thinks, however, that the difference is merely sexual. 



77. Loximitris dominicensis, Dominican Grosbeak. 



I found this pretty species abundant in certain localities near La 

 Vega. They were always found in large flocks in open pasture land, 

 and in habits, flight and notes much resembled the American Gold- 

 finch. They fed on wild guava fruit. They are shy, restless birds and 

 are usually found in flocks of a dozen to twenty individuals. Some- 

 times .they will remain until the intruder approaches within a few 

 yards, while at other times they take flight long before one can approach 

 within gunshot. They are fond of perching on dead or partly dead 

 bushes and trees in open prairie or pasture land, near rivers or on the 

 edges of thickets, and invariably fly into the latter or across the 

 former when disturbed. 



78. Loxigilla violacea, Violet Loxigilla, " Prieto" (male), " Chichigua " (female). 



Abundant in all parts of the island. 



79. Tiaris bicolor, Grassquit, "Juana Mariica." 



Common in most places. In a few localities entirely replaced by T. 

 lepida, as examples at El Valle and in some spots near La Vega. 



80. Tiaris lepida, Yellow-faced Grassquit. 



Abundant at La Vega, El Valle and other localities, but entirely 

 absent from the vicinity of Sanchez and Samana. 



81. Ammodramus savannarum intricatus. 



This new species, described by Dr. Ernst Hartert from specimens 

 obtained by me at El Valle, is very common on the broad grassy 

 savannas of that region. They are difficult to shoot as they flit up 

 from the dense grass, to disappear in it again almost instantly. The 



