with Notes and Descriptions of New Species. 7 



This resembles P. leucaspis, but in that species the upper 

 plumage is of a brighter color, more red, especially on the head, 

 this color extending to the bill. I pointed out these differences 

 in Yol. VII. p. 326, and have now determined that they will 

 bear separation. 



283. Jfyrmelastes corvinus, Lawr. Ibis, Vol. V. p. 182. 



Fam. TURDID^E. 



Subfam. TURDIN^E. 



384. Turdus minimus, Lafr. ? 



The T. minimus, Lafr. is considered by some writers as of 

 doubtful validity, and has been referred to T. Swainsoni, Cab. 

 Dr. Bryant, however (Proc. Bost. Soc. JS r . EL), considers it 

 entitled to specific rank, based upon a specimen in his cabinet 

 from Bogota. This bird is of the same dimensions as those of 

 T. minimus, but apparently somewhat different in colors. 



My specimen is certainly very distinct from Swainsoni,im& in 

 measurements agrees with those of Lafresnaye and Dr. Bryant, 

 but in coloration it does not agree satisfactorily with either. 



Awaiting further light, and a comparison with Dr. Bryant's 

 specimen, I have placed it for the present as T. minimus. 



An examination of the type, by some competent judge, will 

 probably be necessary to properly establish the position of 

 Lafresnaye's bird. 



Fam. TYRAOTIDJK. 



Subfam. ATTILIN^E. 



385. Attila citreopygius {Bon.). 



Subfam. PLATYRHYNCHIN^E. 



386. Platyrlvynchus superciliaris, Lawr. Ibis, Vol. V. 



p. 184. 

 " cancroma, Lawr. nee Licht. No. 



250 of Part II. 



