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were obtained at the former place and three at the latter. No two 

 are colored alike. The Rancho birds, which represent both color 

 phases, are decidedly paler than those in the corresponding phases 

 from Patulul, which difference can readily be accounted for on 

 climatic grounds. Of the three Patulul specimens, the back of one 

 is near Prout's brown ; of another chestnut ; and the third somewhere 

 between them. Iris lemon; bill and feet straw color. 



Family Psittacidse. 



55. Ara macao (Linnaus). 



This macaw is tolerably common in the tierra caliente of the 

 Atlantic slope. It was seen daily about Los Amates, usually in 

 pairs, flying high and uttering occasional squawks. They are striking 

 looking birds, as seen on the wing against a sky background. Their 

 lengthened contour, red color and steady flight all serve to hold 

 the observer's eye. They fed, in January, on wild figs, and were ex- 

 ceedingly hard to bring down from the tops of the immense fig trees. 

 Four specimens were obtained in all. 



56. Conurus holochlorus rubritorques Sclater. 



Four specimens were taken at Gualan, where they appeared to be 

 fairly common. One of these shows no red feathers whatever, and 

 only one of the others has the throat and foreneck mainly red. Iris 

 orange; ocular area dusky. 



57. Conurus aztec Souance. 



Three specimens were taken in the lowlands about Los Amates. 

 Iris orange; ocular area white. 



58. Conurus canicularis (Linnaus). 



Judging from the localities in which specimens of this parakeet 

 were taken, this species prefers drier and more open country than the 

 last. Five examples were taken; one at Gualan, two at El Rancho, 

 one at Mazatenango and one at San Jose". Iris straw; ocular area 

 yellow ; bill white. 



59. Brotogerys jugularis Mutter. 



Four specimens were secured at San Jose", where it was common 

 and easily approached. It was not seen elsewhere. Iris straw color. 



