114 BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 



developed, they would doubtless increase the total length as well as 

 that of the tail. This species is nearly allied to S. ricordii from 

 Cuba, but differs from it in being smaller, with a longer bill ; the 

 green of the crown and throat is paler and a more steely shade ; 

 the back is more bronzed, and the under plumage of a lighter green." 

 The type was taken near Nassau, N. P., by Mr. L. J. K. Brace, 

 and is the only specimen known to be in existence. 



