THE BIRDS OF THE JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLANDS 1 7 



Lophortyx californianus Shaw & Nodd 

 Masatierra: i $ ^Vi ^91 7- 



According to the inhabitants, this bird was introduced on both islands 

 by a Swedish Captain Wahlbom, 1912 or 1913. It was scarce on Masatierra, 

 more common on Masafuera, when Mr. Backstrom visited the islands. 



Among accidental visitors to these islands Mr. Backstrom has reported 

 a Black Vulture seen by him. The species was not ascertained. 



A few years before the visit of the Swedish expedition a flock of not 

 less than 7 Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melanocoryphus) arrived at Juan Fer- 

 nandez. All were shot and Mr. BACKSTROM saw two of them which had been 

 stuffed. 



2 — 20131. The Nat. Hist, of Juan Fernandez and Easter Isl. Vol. III. 



