I ^4 Cory on the Birds of Haiti. 



is built in a hole in the trunk of a tree. I have placed this species in 

 the genus Picumnus provisionally, as there are several slight points of 

 difference which may admit of its generic separation. 



40. Centurus striatus {Bodd.). — An abundant resident species, found 

 everywhere among the mountains wherever large trees are to be found. 



41. Todus dominicensis. Lafr. — Resident and very abundant. They 

 are very pugnacious in disposition, constantly fighting among themselves. 

 Sometimes two would meet in the air, lock their bills together and whirl 

 round and round until they struck the ground, when, after a short battle. 

 one would fly away the other following in pursuit. When suddenly sur- 

 prised it often utters a peculiar noise resembling the snort of a pig. 



42. Ceryle alcyon {Lint/.). — Common winter visitant. 



43. Crotophaga ani, Linn. — An abundant resident species, general lv 

 observed in flocks feeding in the fields or perched upon the branches of a 

 bush, uttering from time to time a curious but not unmusical whistle. 

 It is not particular as to food, insects, hectics, berries, or fruits being 

 equally acceptable: An ^^^ procured at Jacmel is of a greenish blue color, 

 covered with a white chalky coating. 



44. Saurothera dominicensis. Lafr. — The present species is known 

 to the inhabitants as the " Lizard-catcher," and it is not inappropriately 

 named. It waits quietly, standing perfectly motionless, until a lizard 

 comes within its reach and then with surprising quickness darts upon 

 and kills it. I have seen lizards four or five inches long killed in this way. 

 It has a long loud call consisting of a series of quickly repeated cries 

 somewhat resembling that of our Golden-winged Woodpecker (Colaftes 

 auratus). 



4^. Coccygus minor (Gm.). — Several specimens taken. 



(.6. Chrysotis sallei. Scl. — Abundant on the coast in summer hut 

 retiring to the interior during the winter. A single specimen was pro- 

 cured at Jeremie. 



47. Speotyto cunicularia dominicensis (Mo/.) Baird. — Resident 

 and very abundant in the low scrub bordering the large lakes of the 

 interior. 



45. Tinnunculus sparverius var? (Linn.). — Not uncommon. Several 

 specimens taken. 



49. Nisus fuscus (Gm.). — A single specimen taken, representing a 

 very pale stage of plumage. 



50. Chamaepelia passerina (Linn.). — Abundant. 



51. Zenaidura carolinensis, Bonap. — Very abundant in some locali- 

 ties.' In the vicinity of Gantier it is constantly seen flying about among 

 the low growth. 



^2. Columba leucocephala, Linn. — Abundant in the interior. 

 153. Ortyx virginiana (Linn.). — Introduced many years ago. accord- 

 ing to the statement of the inhabitants. Common. 



54. Tringoides macularius I Linn.). — Several specimens taken near 

 T acmel. 



55. Ardea rufa, Bodd. — Several seen. 



