136 BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 



specimens, but could detect no difference between them and birds 

 obtained in the United States. This is not to be wondered at, as 

 the Gulf Stream is so narrow, that I think when soaring at the 

 greatest height to which they attain, they must be able to see the 

 main-land, and if so, doubtless pass to and fro. No specimen of the 

 C. joia was seen." 



The Turkey Buzzard generally deposits its eggs in some cleft in 

 the rocks, or on a decayed stump, usually without any attempt at a 

 nest. The eggs are generally two in number. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. I. pi. 2. 



