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44. Ceryle superciliosa (Linn.) 



Eare. This beautiful, diminutive Kingfisher is the smallest American 

 species of its family, but is not a whit less spirited and courageous than 

 the largest, of which it is almost an exact epitome except in coloration. 

 Two seen and one secured. 



No. 314. 9 ad. May 2. 



45. Trogon massena Gould. 



Common. The largest Trogon of the coast region. I have never 

 seen this species associating in flocks as the others do. On the con- 

 trary, it seemed to be rather a silent bird, preferring the deep recesses 

 of the tropical forests. Its note is a kind of clucking noise hard to 

 describe. Native name, "Bula." In common with all the smaller spe- 

 cies of this genus it seems to be rather a stupid bird, hardly ever taking 

 alarm at the approach of man. 

 Four specimens. 



April 7. 



April 7. 



April 16. 



Ai)ril 22. 



46. Trogon melanocephalus Gould. 



Very abundant. Often seen in flocks of a dozen or more. Commonly 

 seen in the dry open woods away from the water. It has a sort of a 

 chattering note, low and soft. They are not startled at the report of a 

 gun, and an entire flock may be shot out of the same tree. Iris brown 

 orbital region sky-blue. 

 Nine specimens secured. 

 No. 185. 9 ad. April 14. . 



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April 26. 



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May 2. 



47. Trogon caligatus Gould. 



This elegant little bird, although not so common as the last, is fre- 

 quently seen in this region. It is the only Trogon that I ever heard 

 give utterance to a clear, distinct whistle. There is probably no bird 

 more diflicult to skin than this one, both on account of the looseness of 

 the plumage and the extreme delicacy of the skin, especially about the 

 head. 



Five specimens. 



No. 181. 9 ad. April 9. 



No. 188. $ ad. April 15. 



