SALVIN'S GROUND CUCKOO 



men. Iris blood red. Bill olive green; legs and 

 feet slate gray. 



This species can be seen rather frequently in 

 low undergrowth about the edges of the jungle 



FIG. 32. Piaya cay ana thermophila 

 (Nat. Size) 



ajid is conspicuous on account of its large size, 

 relatively 'ong tail, which is graduated and tipped 

 with white, and its handsome color. It is not 

 shy and is of a somewhat inquisitive disposition, 

 often allowing a rather close approach while it 

 makes a half-hearted attempt to keep concealed 

 in the foliage. Noted at Barro Colorado Island 

 and at the Radio Station at the entrance to 

 Darien Harbor. 



5. Neomorphus salvini salvini Sclater 

 Salvin's Ground Cuckoo 



Sexes alike. Length, 488 mm. (19.15 in.) ; tail, 

 264 mm. (10.40 in.). Head and forehead tawny 

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