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192. Ibis alba, (Linn.) 



A few observed at all seasons, but I was unable to find any locality 

 where they nested.— (Dressee, Ibis, IGG, 32.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 

 58.) 



193. Platalea ajaja, Linn. 



Not rare, but more common near the coast. It must breed in the 

 vicinity. — (Dresser, Ibis, 18G6, 33. — Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 58.) 



194. Ardea herodias, Linn. 



Common resident. Found nesting abundantly on Padre Island by 

 Mr. Sennett. — (Dresser, Ibis, 18CG, 31. — Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 58.) 



195. Herodias egretta, (Gm.) 



Common resident, but more plentiful in summer. Breeds abundantly 

 in the same locality as the preceding species. The nests, as a rule, 

 were distinguishable by their large size ; the eggs and young were also 

 quite characteristic. Twelve eggs average 2.14 by 1.54. — (Dresser, 

 Ibis, 186G, 31.— Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 59.) 



196. Garzetta candidissima, (Jacq.) 



Abundant during the summer, a few passing the winter. Breeds in 

 great numbers. Its nest and eggs are only to be confounded with those 

 of the succeeding species.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31. — Sennett, B. Rio 

 Grande, 59.) 



197. Hydranassa tricolor, (Miill.) 



Common summer visitant. I do not think that any are found here 

 during winter. In visiting the heronry already referred to, the Louisi- 

 ana Heron was found in abundance. The birds seemed more shy in 

 leaving their nests than the two preceding. The nests and eggs closely 

 resembled those of the Little White Egret, and could not be positively 

 identified without seeing the parent; but, as a rule, the nests were 

 smaller, and the eggs a little larger and of a deeper shade. — (Sennett, 

 B. Rio Grande, 60. — Bcmiegretta ludoviciana, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.) 



198. Dichromauassa rufa, (Bodd.) 



Not uncommon during the summer. In the latter part of March, 1878, 

 Mr. Sennett found this species breeding in large numbers on Padre 

 Island. The nests were placed on low prickly pears or on the ground. — 

 (Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 60. — Demiegretta rufa, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 

 31. — Demiegretta pealii, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.) 



199. Florida caerulea, (Linn.) 



Seen throughout the year, but most abundantly in summer. Breeds on 

 Padre Island.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.— Sennett, B.Rio Grande, 61.) 



200. Nyctiardea grlsea var. nasvia, (Bodd.) 



Rather common resident, but many go farther south in winter. 

 Found breeding with the other species among the tules, but in fewer 



