on the Ornithology of Guatemala. 29 



determination of the species and remarks on the nomenclature 

 and geographical distribution. — P.L.S.] 



Fam. TURDID.E. 



1. Tardus rufitorques, Hartl., sp. 4*. 



Dueilas. Proceeding from Duefias towards Alotenango, this 

 Thrush is common, but on the northern side of the road from 

 Ciudad Vieja to Duenas I have never once seen it. This seems 

 strange, as it may be met with abundantly, almost within shot 

 of the road, on the southern side. 



2. Cathaj-us melpomene (Cab.), sp. 7. 



Duenas, July 23. Though hardly so sweet as that of the Robin 

 of Europe [Erythacus rubecula), the notes of this bird bear no 

 faint resemblance to those of our familiar songster. Towards 

 evening it may frequently be heard in the wooded spots near 

 Duefias; but, owing to its shy habits and the thickness of the 

 underwood to which it resorts, it is seldom seen. The eyes, bill, 

 and eyelids of this bird ai'e of an orange hue tending towards 

 vermilion. 



3. Melanotis hypoleucus, Hartl., sp, 12. 



Coban and Duenas. A young bird (obtained July 23rd) in 

 nestling plumage; is of a uniform dull blackish, with the white 

 feathers beginning to develope themselves on the breast and 

 belly.— P. L. S. 



Fam. SYLVIID^. 



4. Sialia wihoni (Sw.), sp. 14. 



Coban and Duenas. " Resident all the year at Duenas." — 

 O. S. 



Fam. TROGLODYTIDtE. 



5. Campylorhyncus zonatus (Less.) : Cent. Zool. p. 70. 

 Duefias, July 18th. This bird is not found quite so low 



down as Duefias ; but on ascending a short distance, it is com- 

 mon. It is always found in comjmnies of eight or ten, or even 

 more, -frequenting the upper parts of the forest. Its cry is loud 



* These numbers refer to those of the article in vol. i. of ' The Ibis.' 

 The names of the species now added to the list are printed in cajjitals. 



