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17. Jacana gymnostoma (Wagl.). Mexican Jacana. 



These birds were very common about the aguadas at Shkolak but 

 were exceediDgly shy and kept hidden in the dense growth of sedge, 

 only occasionally venturing out on to the large water-lily leaves 

 which cover the surface of the water, in search of food. When 

 roused by a shot they flew across the water uttering a plaintive cry 

 and with their long feet stretched out behind. "When on the wing 

 the yellow markings are very prominent. 



18. Colinus nigrogularis ; Gould). Yucatan Bob White. 



Common in the forest along the road south of Izamal in flocks of 

 twelve to twenty. Several specimens were shot. 



19. Meleagris ocellata, Temm. Oeellated Turkey. 



Several seen in the woods near Tekanto, Feb. 28th. Unfortu- 

 nately none were secured. 



20. Columba fiavirostris Wagl.? Eed-billed Pigeon. 



Several large pigeons were seen near Tunkas which probably be- 

 longed to this species. 



21. Melopelia leucoptera (Linn.). AVhite- winged Dove. 



This species was rather common throughout the interior and was 

 generally seen in pairs. 



22. Columbigallina passerina pallescens (Baird). Mexican Ground Dove. 

 Very common everywhere about the haciendas and along the 



roads. Specimens were shot at Tekanto and Ticul, 



23. Columbigallina rufipennis (Bonap.). Rufous Ground Dove. 



Not so conmion as the preceding. Specimen procured at Tekanto, 

 Feb. 28th. 



24. Cathartes aura (Linn.). Turkey Vulture. 



Occasionally seen at Tekanto and Tunkas, and more frequently 

 between Ticul and Uxmal along the base of the hills. Nowhere 

 common. 



25. Catharista atrata (Bart.). Black Vulture. 



Everywhere abundant and extremely tame. A " nest " containing 

 eggs was found near Tekanto about February 15th. 



26. Geranospizias caerulescens (Vieill.). 



A fine specimen was shot at the aguada at Shkolak. 



27. Rupornis rufioauda (Scl. & Salv.). 



This appeared to be the most common hawk along the road south 

 of Izamal. Several specimens were shot. One, a young male 



