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little Peep, or Wilson's Sandpiper (Ereunetes pusil- 

 lus), which in general plumage is much like the preceding 

 species. Its length, however, is only about 5 inches, and 

 this will easily serve to separate the two. The beak is 

 slightly more than \ inch in length, while the under 

 surface is much less spotted than in the common Nit. 



The preceding may be said to include all the common 

 migrants that are likely to be met with. Although no 

 detailed descriptions are given of them, sufficient of their 

 chara6lers are stated for their ready identification ; and 

 it is to be hoped that incomplete as is the account, it 

 will lead to a better knowledge locally of these interest- 

 ing forms. Series of specimens of many of the species 

 are greatly needed for the local Museum ; and accurate 

 records of migration and detailed observations would 

 thoroughly repay the time and trouble entailed. 



Except where stated, the classification and nomen- 

 clature are based on Salvin'3 List of the Birds of British 

 Guiana. 



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