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sent to de Reamur huva long since disappeared. The\' were proljahly 

 taken in the western or Haitian portion of the island which at that 

 time was a French colony. 



83. COMPSOTHLYPIS AMERICANA USNE.E BreWStcr. 



Althougli Pariila Warblers are said to be common, by most collectors, 

 I saw this l)ird but once, one shot near Monte Cristi on February 10; 

 unfortunately the specimen was not preserved. 



84. jNIniotilta varia (Linne). 



One female, Rio San Juan. 



Rather uncommon migrant along the north coast. It was seen in 

 small numbers, mainly about Sosiia. 



85. CoEREBA BANANivoRA (Gmelin). 

 Siguita. 



Eight specimens, both sexes, Monte Cristi, Sosua. 



At Monte Cristi bananaquits were found almost exclusively on the 

 flowers of the Agave. At Sosiia and eastward, where this plant is 

 absent their favorite habitat was the upper branches of the tall trees 

 comprising the forests, only on one occasion was the bird seen in the 

 proximity of bananas. 



The breeding season appears to extend over a considerable portion 

 of the year. Birds not over two months old were killed at Monte 

 Cristi between February 7 and 21; an adult female showing a well- 

 worn incubation patch was taken at Sosua, March 30. 



These birds are very unsuspicious and permit a very close approach. 



86. Icterus dominicensis (Linne). 

 Calandra. 



Sixteen specimens, both sexes, Monte Cristi, Sosua, Arroyo Salado. 



Of the series collected there are seven adult males and three adult 

 females in full plumage. One of the remaining six birds is a male, 

 the others are females, all fully grown but in immature plumage. 



