144 BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 
FAM. CHARADRITD-A. 
EE PE ONISRS: 
SQUATAROLA HELVETICA. (Liun.) 
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. 
Winter Plumage, Male.— Above, dull black, speckled with whit- 
ish, barred on the rump; below, grayish white, with more or less 
dusky on the breast and throat ; axillary plumes, blackish; it has a 
small hind toe, hardly noticeable; bill, thick, black. 
Length 11, wing 7.30, tail 3.05, tarsus 2, bill 1.10. 
5 5 oO oO ) 
The Black-bellied Plover is a regular winter visitant, although it 
cannot be considered as common. A single specimen was taken on 
Andros Island in January, and I observed several small flocks during 
the latter part of the month. They frequent the salt marshes and 
beaches. 
Figs. Aud: Bds. N. A. Vols pliesits. 
