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Family Heliornitliidse. 



11. Heliornis fulica (Boddaert}. 



A single specimen, the only one seen, was obtained in a small but 

 rather swift tributary of the Motagua river near Los Amates. It 

 acted very much like a grebe, diving and trying to make its escape 

 under water, though it did not stay down long at a time. Its stomach 

 contained aquatic insects. Iris deep brown. 



Family Scolopacidsp. 



12. Actitis macularias (Linnaeus). 



Two specimens were secured at Lake Atitlan, one on February 

 27th, the other April 8th. The latter had the outer primary of each 

 wing about half grown; the other remiges are full-grown and un- 

 abraded. Along the flanks of this specimen are a few spotted feathers, 

 not yet fully developed, otherwise the under parts are in winter con- 

 dition unspotted. Excepting the nape, the upper parts are 

 freshly moulted. The February specimen has worn plumage through- 

 out. This species was also seen at El Rancho and Lake Amatitlan, 

 but was not common anywhere. 



13. Helodromus solitarius (Wilson). 



One specimen of this species was taken at Los Amates February 

 2d, but it was ruined by ants. None were seen elsewhere. 



14. Actodromus minutilla (Vieillof). 



A pair of this species was secured from a flock of forty or more 

 at Los Amates February 2d. None were seen elsewhere. 



Family Tiiiamida\ 



15. Crypturus soui meserythrus Sclater. 



Three specimens were obtained near Los Amates, where they 

 appear to be common. They are difficult to see as they live in the 

 dense forests and will not stir until one is about to step on them. 



