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its victims. It is much dreaded by small birds, and the hiding-place 
of the Chucho is frequently discovered by their cries. It makes its 
nest in holes of trees. Iris yellow.” 
Otus palustris, Gould. Nuco. 
«A rare species of owl, found in the province of Colchagua. Iris 
yellow.” 
Strix perlata, Licht. Lechusa. . 
*‘ Inhabits old houses, and in holes in precipices made by the par- 
rots. Rare in Chile.” 
Bubo Virginianus, Wils. Tiicvirdre. 
«The largest species of owl found in Chile. It inhabits woods 
and may occasionally be found sleeping during the day. It has de- 
rived its name from its note. Iris pale yellow.” 
Caprimulgus bifasciatus, Gould. Plasta and Gallina ciega. 
«This bird is found in bushy places on the east and west side of 
the Andes. Iris brown. The female is rarer than the male. It is 
called Plasta from its laying flat on the ground: Gallina ciega in 
Spanish signifies Blind-hen.” 
Hirundo leucopygia, Licht. Golondrina. 
“Called in the Indian language Pi/mayqueu. It builds its nest, 
which is composed of grass and feathers, in holes under the tiles of 
houses. Remains in Chile throughout the year.” 
Ceryle torquata, Gmel. Martin Pescador. 
«‘The Indian name of this bird is Quete Quete. It inhabits all the 
southern provinces of Chile, and may be generally seen sitting on a 
bough over the water waiting for fish: it darts down upon them 
with astonishing rapidity. Iris dark brown.” 
Myiobius parvirostris, Gould. Pio. 
«This little flycatcher makes its appearance near Valparaiso in 
gardens and on the mountains in September. It is called Pio from 
its note. Iris brown.” 
Myiobius albiceps, G. R. Gray. Binda. 
“This little bird inhabits lonely and shady ravines. It has asin- 
gular and mournful note, from whence it has derived its name of 
Binda or Widow-bird. Iris brown.” 
Serpophaga parulus, Gould. Torito and Cachudita. 
«This singular little bird inhabits gardens, and bushy situations 
on the mountains, in Chile. It takes its name, Cachudita, from the 
feather on the top of the head resembling a horn, cacho bemg a 
term for horn in Spanish. Feeds on small insects. Iris pale yellow.” 
Lichenops perspicillata, G. R. Gray. Colegial. 
«This interesting little bird is always found near margins of rivers 
and marshes: when flying it has a singular appearance, as it then 
displays the white tips of its wings. Iris and margin of the eye 
bright yellow.” 
The Lichenops erythropterus, Gould, is either the female or young 
of the above species. 
