606 Zoological Society. 



cagua in Chile, and more abundantly on the eastern side of the 

 Andes near Mendoza. Iris greenish white." 

 Nocthura perdicaria, G. R. Gray. Perdiz. 



" This bird is dispersed over all the Republic of Chile ; it is found 

 on the bushy sides of the mountains and in corn-fields. They are 

 either solitary or in pairs, but never congregate : their eggs are of a 

 beautiful dark purple colour, and from ten to fifteen in number. 

 When sprung they utter a shrill whistle, and their flight is very rapid 

 for a short distance. The male scarcely diflfers in plumage from the 

 female. Iris brown." 



*nnochorus D'Orhignianus. Perdiz de la Cordelliera. 



" Inhabits elevated valleys and mountains of the Andes, both on 

 the east and west sides. The male shows a strong attachment for 

 its mate, and calls her immediately when separated. Found in pairs. 

 Iris brown." 



Tinochorus Eschscholtzii. Perdizita and Per dig on. 



*• This interesting little bird is found on plains in Chile. When 

 it rises from the ground it takes a rapid and circular flight, often re- 

 turning to the same spot from whence it rose. In winter they as- 

 semble in flocks. Iris brown." 



Eudromia elegans, D'Orb. Martinella. 



" Found in pairs on the Pampas near Mendoza." 



Hcematopus niger, Temm. Tira Tira. 



" Found along rocky shores in small flocks : it utters a loud shrill 

 whistle when put to flight. Feeds on Buccinum concholepas and 

 the various species of Patella. Legs white ; iris yellow." 



Hcematopus palliatus, Temm. Pilpileu. 



" Inhabits sandy shores of Chile north of Valparaiso. It feeds on 

 marine insects and assembles in small flocks. Iris yellow; legs white." 



Ardea major ? Mol. (Ardea Cocoi ? Linn.) Cuca. 



*' This fine species of Ardea is probably the A. major, Mol. ; it is 

 very rare, and is only seen occasionally along the banks of rivers in 

 the southern provinces of Chile." 



Ardea Thula, Mol. Garsa cirigonia and Garsa Chica. 



" Iris pale yellow ; fore part of the legs black ; hinder part yellow- 

 ish green. Food small fish, frogs, and the larvse of Lihellulce congre- 

 gates in the spring. Builds its nest on trees near lakes, ponds and 

 marshes." 

 Herodias galatea, Mol. (Herodias leuce.) Garsa grande, 



" Inhabits lakes, marshes and rivers. Iris pale yellow ; bill yellow ; 

 legs black." 

 Ciconia Pillus, Mol. {Ciconia Maguari.) Pillo and Pillu ; pronounced 



Peel-yu and Pe-yu. 



" This noble bird is often seen in the marshes of the province of 

 Colchagua, and feeds on a species of lobster, called by the natives 

 Cangrejo, which is abundant in the marshes and moist meadows. 

 The habitat of the Cangrejo may be known by the extraordinary cy- 



