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Amates. At the former place they were rather scarce, and those taken 

 were perceptibly paler on the upper parts than those from the 

 humid low lands. Six specimens were obtained. Iris dark brown. 



76. Momotus lessoni Lesson. 



This motmot was found to be common on the Pacific slope, but 

 only one was seen on the east side, this being taken at Los Amates. 

 Three specimens were secured at Mazatenango, and three at Patulul. 

 It was also observed at San Jose 1 . Iris maroon. 



77. Momotus castaneiceps Gould. 



This species was found only at El Rancho, where it frequented 

 the dry gullies. This was in January, and although there were 

 numerous holes in the banks where it probably breeds, none of 

 these birds was seen near them. Five specimens were' obtained. 

 Iris red. 



Family Alcyonidae. 



78. Ceryle alcyon (Linn&us). 



One specimen was taken at Lake Atitlan, where this species 

 was fairly common, on April loth. This specimen is somewhat 

 peculiar in that it has certain conspicuous areas where there has been 

 no renewal of feathers for a long time. The forehead, scattering 

 feathers on the crown, and about half of the blue pectoral band are 

 faded to ecru drab, and much abraded. The lesser wing coverts 

 are much worn but not so badly faded. In the series of 34 skins 

 possessed by this Museum, only one other, which was taken in Florida 

 in January, shows arrested moult in any degree comparable with this. 



79. Ceryle torquata (Linnaeus}. 



This species was frequently seen at Los Amates. Only one 

 specimen was taken, though several could easily have been secured, 

 as they were rather easy to approach. 



80. Ceryle amazona (Latham). 



This kingfisher was occasionally seen near Los Amates, but it was 

 invariably shy and only one was taken. 



81. Ceryle americana septentrionalis Sharpe. 



This little kingfisher was found to be common and unsuspicious 



