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to secure. The only specimen taken was shot in some thick growth 

 at the edge of the beach. A larger series would undoubtedly show a 

 predominance of S. 71. novehoracensis, as S. n. notahilis is probably 

 rare. 



77. Seiurus aurocapillus (Linne). 



Seven specimens, both sexes, Sosiia, Arroyo Salado. 



The case of the Oven-bird closely parallels that of the Northern 

 Yellow-throat. None were noted at Monte Cristi, though one was 

 seen near Mao on February 12. It was not common at Sosua, Febru- 

 ary 25 to March 3, but became somewhat more numerous northeast- 

 ward March 3 to 14. After March 15, it was common at Sosua and 

 Choco, increasing in numbers toward the end of the month, and 

 showing no sign of diminution as late as April 10. 



78. Dendroica palm arum palmarum (Gmelin). 



One, sex not determined, Bulla. 



A few were noted at most every locality visited prior to March 15. 

 After that date the species was uncommon. A particularly bright 

 plumaged bird was seen at Sosiia, April 10, but was not secured. 



79. Dendroica discolor (Vieillot). 



Five specimens, both sexes, Monte Cristi, Sosua, Rio San Juan. 



Rather uncommon winter resident near the coast, but a fairly 

 common migrant from the middle of March onward. Several were 

 heard singing, though not vigorously or persistently, toward the end 

 of March and into April. 



80. Dendroica dominica dominica (Linne). 



Two specimens, a pair. Bulla. 



Met with only at Bulla, where two birds were taken on February 12. 



81. Dendroica coronata (Linne). 



Two females, Monte Cristi, Sosua. 



An abundant winter resident, particularly common at Monte 

 Cristi, where they appeared equally at home in the cactus woods or 



