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similar to the eggs of the Blue-footed, in fact so nearly alike that when placed to- 

 gether they cannot be separated with certainty. A set of two is in Captain GOBS' 

 cabinet. These measure 2.40x1.70, 2.30x1.62 respectively. 



116. RED-FOOTED EOOBY. Siihi i>i*ratnr (Linn.) Geog. Dist. Coast and 

 islands of tropical and sub-tropical seas, north to Western Mexico and Florida. 



The Red-footed Booby is characterized by the same general habits as others of 

 Its family. Its nesting is essentially the same as that of the Blue-faced Gannet. 

 Two eggs are laid, white in color, elongate-ovate in shape, with a calcareous deposit 

 on the surface; size, 2.57x1.80. 



117. GANNET. Xiila Itnssami (Linn.) Geog. Dist. North Atlantic; south in 

 winter to the (lulf of Mexico and Africa. Breeds from Nova Scotia and British 

 islands northward. 



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117. GANNBTI (From Brehm). 



