24 FIELD COLUMBIAN MUSEUM ORNITHOLOGY, VOL. i. 



62. Columba corensis Gmel. This species is most abun- 

 dant in the mountainous districts, rarely, if ever, descending to the 

 coast. It is the largest of the pigeons found on the island, and is 

 much sought after for food; but from being constantly hunted it has 

 become very shy and difficult to approach. 



In life the eyelids and eye are yellowish orange red; base of bill, 

 feet and legs maroon. 



63. Zenaidura macroura (Linn.}. PALOMA COLITA The Mourn- 

 ing Dove was not at all uncommon in the vicinity of San Cristobal, 

 Honduras and Maniel. 



64. Zenaida zenaida (Bonap.). ROLON This handsome species 

 is resident and quite common in San Domingo in the coast districts, 

 but I believe is never found in the high interior. 



65. Melopelia leucoptera(Z//z.) I secured a single speci- 

 men of the White-winged Dove high up in the mountains at the top 

 of Mount "La Laguneta. " Several others were seen in the same 

 locality. 



66. Columbigallina passerina (Linn.) Quite common, espe- 

 cially near the coast. 



67. Geotrygon montana (Linn.) Tolerably common, but I 

 never met with "flocks," as is indicated by Professor Cory, in "Birds 

 of Hayti and San Domingo," p. 132. Very rarely did I find more 

 than two together, and ordinarily individuals were found singly. 

 It is more abundant in the higher altitudes and rarely met with near 

 the coast. 



68. Geotrygon martinica (Gmel.) I saw a single example 

 of this beautiful dove that had been killed by a native at Aguacate. 

 However, as the bird did not come under my observation until after 

 a good share of the feathers had been removed, I did not secure a 

 specimen. 



69. Colinus cubanensis (Gundl.) The Cuban Quail was 

 introduced into San Domingo by an American sugar planter by the 

 name of Bass, about six years ago. It has increased very rapidly, 

 and now for a good many miles around San Domingo City flocks of 

 from ten to twenty-five are frequently met with. 



Unfortunately, the mongoose has been imported from Jamaica 

 and it is probable that in a short time the quail will succumb to this 

 pest. 



