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to presume, however, that they do not essentially vary from those of the more com- 

 mon Kingfisher of the Northern States. It has been found throughout that portion 

 of Texas that lies on the Rio Grande, and in nearly all parts of Mexico and portions 

 of New Mexico. It has long been well known as a bird of South America. It has 

 not been traced with certainty to the Pacific coast, but it is probable that it will 

 be found to be a bird of Southern California. 



