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196. Eleopicus' caboti (Malh.). 



Common in tlie woods on the. Escondido. Often fonnd near the colo- 

 nies of traveling- ants. 



197. Melanerpes pucherani (Malli.). 



The most abundant Woodpecker in the region. Fonnd in open 

 places in th*^ woods, and in clearings. 



198. Picumnus olivaceiis Lair. 



One adnlt male was taken at San Carlos February 20. Judging 

 from its actions and the high development of the testes, it had a nest 

 somewhere in the vicinity. This bird appears to be true olivaceus; 

 it does not agree with ]Mr. Kidgway's_//rtrof/«('^?<.s'. Feet plumbeous. 



Family PSITTACID.E. 



199. Ara niacao (Liuu.). 



Very common, (leneraily in i^airs or ccmipauies of pairs. A tree 

 cut down late in February contained two eggs of this species. Naked 

 skin on head flesh -color. 



2O0. Ara militaris (Linn.). 



Somewhat less common than the above. Habits and notes similar. 

 Naked skin on head pale carmine-purple; iris dark yellow, but varies 

 in different individuals. 



201. Brotogeris jugularis (Miill.). 



Observed at Sau Carlos, on the lake, if my memory serves me right, 

 but I do not find any reference to the si>ecies among my notes. 



202. Coniirus finschi Sal v. 



Common on the Escondido. Feeds usually in the large trees stand- 

 ing* in the plantations, but at times in small trees bordering the forest, 

 where one day I found a flock oi' about twenty-five scattered about in 

 low trees that were laden with berries. The birds were tame and allowed 

 me to approach them very closely. 



203. Coiuirus aztec Soiuiuc^. 



Abundant. Often seen in large flocks. 



204. Amazoua salvini (Salvad.). 



Common. Collected at Greytown and on the Escondido. Iris orange. 



205. Pioniis senilis (Spix). 



Very common on the Escondido. Iris orange. 



*The uame Dcndrohates, Sw., usually employed for thi.s genus, is preoccupied 

 (Wagler, 1830j Batruchia). 



