20 Memoranda of the Natural History^ ^c* 

 There is no Goose in the island. 



The Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) flies with its 

 feet and head extended in nearly a right line with its 

 body. 



I saw a small bird of the order of Passeres. It was 

 entirely green, except beneath the chin, or throat, which 

 was of a fine rose-colour. 



Some species of Trochilus, or Humming-Bird, are 

 found (and I believe there only) at Gonaives. They 

 were the only bird which appeared anxious, by flying 

 round me, to prevent me from discovering their nests. 

 I found these only in cotton-plantations. 



There are several species of Pigeon, or Dove. In 

 addition to the Linneean description, I think may be 

 added, as it is invariable, " Posterior part of the nostril 

 nearest the edge of the bill." 



1. Columba. Tail even. Body cinereous, breast 

 speckled, black and tipped with pale red. Quill-fea- 

 thers ferruginous. Small or outer edge and tip black. 

 Tail-feathers black : the two external tipped with 

 white. Irids red. Feet flesh-colour. Inhabits Go- 

 naives, &c. Feeds on a drupaceous fruit. Called Ot- 

 terlan. 



2. Body brown, breast pale-violet. Wing-coverts dark 

 rose. White stripe from the bill under the eyes to 



