ORNITHOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS. 



99 



purplish black, aud form a circlet aroimd the blunt end, while some 

 few lilac spots shine through from the deeper layers. 

 The eggs measure : 



^ ■ 



21785 

 21786 



2237 

 2238 



21787 2239 



Locality. 



Copper Island 



do 



do^ 



Date". 



mm. 

 July 12, 1883 34 

 July 12, 1883 32.5 

 July 12, 1883 , 34 



02 



mm. 

 26 

 25 

 26.5 



