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250. Thaumatias cupreiceps, Lawr. 



One specimen, from Naranjo, April, killed in the forest. I have 

 also several other specimens of this species sufficiently good for 

 skeletons. 



251. Eupherusa egregia, Sclat. & Salv. 

 One specimen, from Navarro, May. 



252. Amazilia cinnamomea, Less. 



Several specimens, from San Mateo and Puntarenas, May. This 

 species seems to be found only on the Pacific coast. I have some 

 specimens from Tehuantepec ; and I remember having seen this 

 6pecies near Juquila (Mexico). The male and female are exactly 

 alike. They are fond of the flowers of orange-trees. 



253. Pyrrhoph^ena riefferi, Bourc. 



Several specimens, from San Jose and Cartago, January to May. 

 Very common species, and quite domestic in its habits. Quantities 

 of them may be seen in private gardens. 



254. Saucerottia sophle, Bourc. 



Several specimens, from San Jose' and Cartago, January to May. 

 They are constantly fighting with P. riefferi ; but this species is 

 seldom seen in the gardens of San Jose. 



255. Panterpe insignis, Cab. & Heine. 



Several specimens of this fine species, from the Volcano of Irazu, 

 April and May. I never saw this bird anywhere else. It is very 

 rare. It feeds on the mistletoe growing on the robble (oak tree). 



The female is a little smaller than the male ; but otherwise they are 

 exactly alike. This is one of the few species in which the female is 

 a bright-coloured bird, nearly as fine as the male. I have several 

 females, and I am quite sure about the sex. 



256. Damophila amabilis, Gould. 



Several specimens, from San Carlos, February. A very rare species ; 

 found only in the forest. 



257. Sapphironia boucardi. 



Arinia boucardi, Muls., Ann. Soc. Linn, de Lyon, 12 Oct. 18/7. 

 Several specimens, from Puntarenas, May. Male and female. 

 Mus. Boucard. 



258. Chlorolampis caniveti, Less. 



Chlorolampis salvini, Cab. 



Several specimens, from San Jose and Cartago, January to May. 

 Commonly found in the gardens, where it makes its nest. 



