18 Messrs. Sclater and Salvin on the 



91. Cyanospiza cvanea (Linn.). (N. A.) 



This is a winter visitant at Duenas, where it cannot be said to 

 be abundant. Mr. Skinner having transmitted many skins, it 

 may be supposed to occur more frequently in other parts. 



92. ZoNOTRiCHiA piLEATA (Bodd.). Z. matutina, auct. 

 Quite an abundant species and resident at Duefias and on 



the plain of Antigua Guatemala, where it may constantly be 

 seen about the 'nopal' {Cactus cochinellifer) in the cochineal 

 plantations, and the mud walls surrounding them. Tlie bird 

 builds a nest outwardly of strong grass roots and small twigs, 

 and inwardly of horse-hair. The eggs, two in number, are 

 spotted or blotched with deep red on a pale bluish-green ground. 

 They measure, axis 10 lines, diam. 7~ lines. 



93. Passerculus lincolni (Aud.). 



This species was found about the reeds on the margin of the 

 lake in February, but it is not common. 



94. PyRGisoMA BiARCUATUM (Lafr.), Voy. Venus,, Ois. 

 pi. 6; Bp. Consp. p. 486. Atlapetes i-ubricatus, Cab. Mus. 

 Hein. p. 140. 



This species is not uncommon about Duefias, and is resident. 

 It frequents the thick underwood, but is generally found near 

 the more open and cultivated districts. It builds a very deep 

 nest composed of dead leaves and sticks, with a few horse-hairs 

 inside. This structure is placed in a low bush about 5 or 6 feet 

 from the ground. The eggs, two in number, are closely but 

 distinctly spotted with red on a ground of creamy white ; they 

 measure, axis 1 inch, diam. 8^^ lines. It seems very doubtful 

 whether the genus Pyrgisoma can be held to be really distinct 

 from Wagler's Atlapetes. 



95. CoTURNicuLUs PASSERiNUs (Wilson). (N. A.) 

 Transmitted by Senor Constancia and Mr. Skinner. 



96. H^MOPHILA RUPESCENS (Sw.). 



Transmitted by Mr. Skinner. Mus, Brit. 



97. EUSPIZA AMERICANA (Gm.). (N. A.) 

 Transmitted by Mr. Skinner. 



