408 bulletin: museum of comparative zoology. 



They were common at only one locality, on the ^Martinez Savanna, 

 southwest of Cabrera, where one or more birds were found in almost 

 every one of the little clumps of woodland which dot the Savanna. 



An adult male taken at La Chorrera February 12, so closely ap- 

 proaches Z. z. Inclda in intensity of coloration that it is almost im- 

 possible to separate the two. 



The measurements of the series taken are as follows: 



43. Zenaidura macroura macroura (Linne). 



This West Indian form of the Mourning Dove is decidedly rare on 

 the north coast of the island. The only examples seen were at Monte 

 Cristi where their close proximity to the fort rendered it inadvisable 

 to attempt to collect them. 



44. Patagioenas leucocephala (Linne). 

 Cabeza Blanca. 



A few seen at San Juan and Margante, March 12 and 13. Accord- 

 ing to the natives this species appears on the north coast in August in 

 great flocks, but during the greater part of the \ear the birds are very 

 local in their distribution and moreover appear to be rather shy. 



45. Amazon A ventralis (Miiller). 

 Color ra. 



Three specimens, both sexes, Arroyo Savanna. 



Fairly common in certain localities. None were seen at Monte 

 Cristi although it is said to occur there. The species was most 

 numerous east of the San Juan River and inland from Cabrera. On 

 the big Martinez Savanna from two to a dozen parrots could be 

 started from almost every clump of trees. 



At times the birds are cautious, at others almost absurdly tame, 



