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G. Cali/omiamts. 



elongated, linear. A naked colored skin around and behind the eye ; the eyelids ciliated. 

 Tarsi longer than the toes ; very stout. Wings very short and concave ; the tertials as 

 long as the primaries. Tail longer than the head and body ; composed of ten narrow, 

 much graduated feathers. 



Another species inhabits Mexico. 



G. Californtantis. 



