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several. I believe that this is the species of Ground-Dove com- 

 mon throughout Trinidad. 



RASORES. 



i/124. Crax alector. Curassow. 



Occurs in Trinidad, where it is called the " Wild Turkey " ; 

 it is usually to be seen at the top of a high tree. 



GRALLATORES. 



^125. Ardea c^rulea. 

 Abundant in Trinidad, especially at the mouth of the Caroni 

 River. The immature birds of this species are white. I saw also 

 numbers of white Egrets, both in Trinidad and on the Orinoco ; 

 but as I did not procure a specimen, I am unable to identify 

 the species. All Herons are called " Gaulins " in the West 

 Indies. 



^126. BUTORIDES virescens. 



I found this species both in Trinidad and the other West 

 Indian islands I visited. 



yy' 127. Nycticorax violacea. 



The Creole name for this bird is " Crabier" I found it abun- 

 dant in Trinidad, in the Oropuche lagoon ; but did not see it 

 elsewhere. 



128. EuRYPYGA helias. Sun-Bittem, 



I occasionally saw this species on the Orinoco, where it is 

 often kept as a pet in houses, and is said to be useful in clearing 

 them of cockroaches and other insects. I do not know whether 

 it ever occurs in Trinidad. The specimens living in the Zoolo- 

 gical Society^s Gardens, though sent from Trinidad, were pro- 

 cured on the mainland, as I was informed by the gentleman who 

 presented them. 



129. Ibis rubra. Red Ibis. 

 Abundant on the Orinoco. 



^130. Tringoides macularius. Spotted Sandpiper. 

 Very abundant in Trinidad, in suitable localities. 



