OCT., 1909. BIRDS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS CORY. 215 



Family Mniotiltidap. 



Dendroica ruficapilla rufopileata Ridgw. 



7 specimens, 3 d\ 4 9 ; common. 



LOS ROQUES ISLANDS. 



A group of small cays, situated about 30 miles east of Islas de 

 Aves. They are all low, with the exception of El Roque, where the 

 limestone hills rise to an altitude of several hundred feet. 



"The vegetation is principally mangroves, cacti, and dwarf trees, 

 and there is an extensive wooded swamp at the eastern end of the 

 island." (Ferry.) I find no evidence of this island having been 

 previously visited by a collector. Mr. Ferry's stay in this locality 

 was from January 25 to 29, 1909. 



Family Laridae. 



Sterna maxima Bodd. 

 i specimen, cT. 



Family Pelecanidae. 



Pelecanus occidentalis Linn. 



Mr. Ferry found this species common, but specimens were not 

 taken. 



Family Fregatidse. 



Fregata aquila (Linn.}. 



Seen on several occasions, but no specimens were taken in this 

 locality. 



Family Phoenicopteridse. 



Phoenicopterus ruber Linn. 



6 specimens, 4 & , 2 9. 



"Flamingoes were common here, 25 to 30 being seen in one flock, 

 but no signs of nests were seen in this island (El Roque). We heard 

 of a large nesting ground in another portion of Los Roques group." 

 (Ferry.) 



