202 FERRUOINOUS GROUND DOVE. 



white. In size it exceeds the Talpicoti, measuring 

 full seven inches in length. The fourth quill-feather 

 is notched, and the tarsus feathered as in the other 

 species. The toes are stronger and shorter. 



The Columba passerina of authors, and the Co- 

 lumba minula, belong to this genus. 



