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copus Tnajor, and Gecinus viridis at Hampstead and Finchley in places 

 long since built over. 



52120 specimens of Nearctic and Neotropical birds. Presented. 



In the year 1885 Dr. Godman and Mr. Salvin decided to present their 

 wonderful collection of Neotropical birds to the nation. The first instal- 

 ments were received in January of that year, and during my absence in 

 India the registration and incorporation of this great collection were 

 superintended by Mr. Osbert Salvin. Separate registers for the collection 

 were provided, to which reference is made below. 



(1) 069 specimens of Turdidse and Mimidas (Thrushes and Mocking- 

 birds). (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., pp. 1-13.) [85. 3. 2, 1-669.] 



10 types and 13 species new to the Museum. 



(2) 517 specimens of Paridx and Troglodytidx (Tits and Wrens). 

 (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., pp. 14-23.) [85. 3. 6, 1-517.] 



18 types and 16 species new to the Museum. 



(3) 890 specimens oi MotacilUdx and MniotiUidm (Wagtails, Pipits, and 

 American Warblers). (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., pp. 25-42.) [85. 3. 8, 1-890.] 



15 types and 15 species new to the Museum. 



(4) 285 specimens of Vireonidx and Laniidse (Greenlets and Shrikes). 

 (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., pp. 43-48.) ■ [85. 3. 10, 1-285.] 



7 types and 20 species new to the Museum. 



(5) 713 specimens of Ampelidx, Hirundinidae, and Cxrebidm (Wax- 

 wings, Swallows, and American Creepers). (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., pp. 50-64.) 

 [85. 3. 20, 1-40 ; 85. 3. 24, 1-209 ; 85. 4. 1, 1-364.] 



4 types and 4 species new to the Museum. 



(6) 1814 specimens of Tanaqridx (Tanagers). (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., 

 pp. 66-104.) [85. 6. 4, 1-653 ; 85. 6. 7, 1-717 ; 85. 6. 8, 1-454.] 



41 types and 48 species near to the Museum. 



(7) 2088 specimens of Icteridm and Fringillidx (Hang-nests and 

 Finches). (S. G. Reg., Vol. I., pp. 107-120, 122-148.) [85. 11. 2, 1-694 ; 

 85.32. 14, 1-1394.] 



19 types and 19 species new to the Museum. 



(8) 1073 specimens from the islands off the coast of Yucatan and 

 Honduras (Cozumel, Jolbox, Ruatan, Meco, and Bonacca). (S. G. Reg., 

 Vol. I., pp. 153-173.) [86. 9. 9, 1-1073.] 



2 types and 3 species new to the Museum. This collection was formed 

 by Dr. G. F. Gaumer, and was an exceedingly interesting one (cf. Salvin, 

 " Ibis," 1888, pp. 241-265 ; 1889, pp. 359-379 ; 1890, pp. 84-95 ; Salvin 

 and Godman, " Biologia Centrali- Americana, Aves.") A small collection 

 from Cozumel, formed by Mr. E. C. J. De Vis, had been previously 

 described by INIr. Salvin (" Ibis," 1885, pp. 185-194, pi. v.), when several 

 new species were named. These, however, were anticij^ated by Mr. Ridgway 

 in his description of the collection made during the voyage of the U.S. ship 

 "Albatros" (P. U.S. Nat. Mns., VIII., p. 560, 1885). 



(9) 186 specimens of Corvidse (Crows, Jays, etc.). (S. G. Reg., 

 Vol. I., pp. 176-179.) [87. 3. 9, 1-186.] 



2 species new to the collection. 



(10) 2134 specimens of Trochili (Hummiug-Birds). (S. G. Reg., 

 Vol. I., pp. 82-222.) [87. 3. 22, 1-2134.] 



17 types and 8 species new to the Museum. 



(11) 1015 specimens of Accipitres (Birds of Prey). (S. G. Reg., 

 Vol. II., pp. 1-201.) [87. 5. 1, 1-1015.] 



9 types and 14 species new to the Museum. 



(12) The Henshaw Collection, consisting of 13,326 specimens, with 

 3 types and 30 species new to the Museum. 



