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92. Penelope cristata (Linn.)- 



Common, round generally in the tbick forest, perching in high trees. 

 Local name "Pavo." As a game bird it seems to be a substitute for 

 our Wild Turkey, and is much sought after for its finely-flavored flesh. 

 Iris orange-yellow. Bare place on neck; front and l)ack scntella on 

 legs red. Bill black. 



One specimen. 



No. 18li. S ad. April 11. 



93. Aiamus pictus (Bartr. ). 



[Note. — There seems to be no essential diflerence between the La 

 Palma specimen and some Floridan examples. It is rather darker-col- 

 ored, however, than most northern specimens, though occasionally the 

 latter approach it very closely in richness of coloration. — R. R,] 



Abundant at the "Zapotal," where its harsh and rather mournful cry 

 is often heard. Prefers marshy country to open water. Flesh very 

 good eating. 



No. 214. — ad. April 18. 



94. Parra gymnostoma Wagl. 



This remarkable bird is very abundant at the lagoon, where it may 

 always be seen running over the lily-pads in search of its food. The 

 alligators are its worst enemies, and are always on the watch for a 

 chance to steal ui)on it unawares. The Jacana, on the other hand, is 

 always on the lookout for its dreaded toe, and never alights without 

 first hovering directly over the lily-pads and closely .scrutinizing the 

 Waaler for alligators. The curious spurs on the wings of this bii-d are 

 used as a weapon, and fierce fights are of frequent occurrence. Iris 

 brown. Frontlet and spurs bright yellow. 



Four specimens. 



No. IGl. S ad. April 1. 



No. 163. $ ad. April 1. 



No. 219. S juv. April 18. 



No. 230. $ ad. April 20. 



95. Larus (species nudetermiued). 



Many Gulls were seen, but none secured. 



96. Crypturus sallaei Bouap. 



Rather rare. Found in the thick forests, where they live on the 

 ground and are quiet and secluded in their habits. Native name "Gal- 

 linos de las montauas," or "Wood-hens." Iris brown. 



One specimen. 



No. 153. 9 ad. April 1. 



97. Cryptunis pileatus (Bodd.). 



Connnon. Habits the same as the last. Iris brown. Legs greenish. 



Two specimens. 



No. 103. 5 ad. April 3. 



No. 289. 9 ad. April 28. 



