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Anthus correndera, Vieill. 



" This interesting little bird inhabits moist plains and margins of 

 marshes : when it flies it expands its tail and shows the two exterior 

 white feathers : it is remarkably tame, and hides itself amongst high 

 grass. Iris brown." 



Cyanotis omnicolor, Swains. Pajaro de Siete color es. 

 Crithagra ? hrevirostris, Gould. Chirique. 



*' The Chirique is seen in the interior and on the coast of Chile in 

 flocks of several thousands together. It builds its nest among high 

 grass on the ground. Eggs dirty white with brown spots." 



Chrysometris campestris, Gould. Zilguero. 



*' This little bird is common about Valparaiso in the months of 

 September and October, on the mountains. It is caught with bird- 

 lime and in trap-cages, and sold in the market. It is kept in cages 

 for its song, which is almost as agreeable as that of the canary. Iris 

 brown." 

 Chrysometris Magellanicus, Bonap. Zuilguero de la Cordelliera. 



" This little bird confines itself to the valleys of the Andes on the 

 east and west side. Iris brown." 



Zonotrichia mutatina, G. R. Gray. ChincoL 



** Found in all parts of Chile, also in valleys of the east side of the 

 Andes : builds its nest on bushes. Eggs white with brown spots." 

 Fringilla alaudina, Kittl. Pichiquina. 



" This little bird makes its appearance in the summer months : 

 inhabits corn-fields : builds its nest on the ground, and lays from 

 four to five whitish eggs with brown spots. Iris dark brown." 

 Fringilla fruticeti, Kittl. JaU, 



" Inhabits hedges and bushy situations. Iris brown." 

 Fringilla Gayi, Edoy. et Gerv. Cometocina. 



" The Cometocina visits the coast of Chile during the winter, and 

 in summer it migrates to the valleys of the Andes. It is found 

 both on the east and west sides. The name in Spanish signifies 

 Bacon- eater ; but why so called I know not. Iris light brown." 



Fringilla Diuca, Mol. Thiuca and Diuca. 



" The Diuca is common in all parts of Chile : during the summer 

 months it sings before the dawn of day and in the afternoon. It is 

 a splendid sight to see the sun rise over the Andes in the months of 

 October and November, and the pleasure is moreover enhanced by 

 the warbling of a thousand Diucas. It builds its nest in bushes, and 

 lays from four to six dirty-brown coloured eggs. Iris light brown." 



Emheriza luteocephala, D'Orb. Canaria. 



" Inhabits the elevated valleys of the Andes, east and west sides. 

 Iris reddish brown." 



Phytotoma rara, Mol. 



'* Called Rara by the natives, and is generally found near houses 

 on bushes and hedges. It is a most mischievous bird in gardens, 

 doing considerable damage to young plants by cutting them in two 



