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Chrysometris Magellanicus, Bonap. Zuilguero de la Cordelliera. 
«« This little bird confines itself to the valleys of the Andes on the 
east and west side. Iris brown.” 
Zonotrichia mutatina, G.R. Gray. Chincol. 
«‘ Found in all parts of Chile, also in valleys of the east side of the 
Andes: builds its nest on bushes. Eggs white with brown spots.” 
Fringilla alaudina, Kittl. Pichiquina. 
“'Fhis little bird makes its appearance in the summer months : 
inhabits corn-fields: builds its nest on the ground, and lays from 
four to five whitish eggs with brown spots. Iris dark brown.” 
Fringilla fruticeti, Kittl. Jalé. 
«« Inhabits hedges and bushy situations. Iris brown.” 
Fringilla Gayi, Edoy. et Gerv. Cometocina. 
«The Cometocina visits the coast of Chile during the winter, and 
in summer it migrates to the valleys of the Andes. It is found 
both on the east and west sides. ‘The name in Spanish signifies 
Bacon-eater; but why so called I know not. Iris light brown.” 
Fringilla Diuca, Mol. Thiuca and Diuca. 
«The Diuca is common in all parts of Chile: during the summer 
months it sings before the dawn of day and in the afternoon. It is 
a splendid sight to see the sun rise over the Andes in the months of 
October and November, and the pleasure is moreover enhanced by 
the warbling of a thousand Diucas. It builds its nest in bushes, and 
lays from four to six dirty-brown-coloured eggs. Iris light brown.” 
Emberiza luteocephala, D’Orb. Canaria. 
“‘Inhabits the elevated valleys of the Andes, east and west sides. 
Iris reddish brown.” 
Phytotoma rara, Mol. 
‘Called Rara by the natives, and is generally found near houses 
on bushes and hedges. It is a most mischievous bird in gardens, 
doing considerable damage to young plants by cutting them in two 
with its serrated beak : it appears to live on the juice of the plants. 
The note of this bird is singularly harsh, resembling more the croak- 
ing of a frog than the note of a bird. Iris bright red.” 
Sturnella Loica, Mol. Loica. 
“The Loica is found in all parts of Chile. It congregates in 
winter on the plains, builds its nest on the ground amongst grass, 
and lays from four to six whitish eggs with brown spots. ‘These 
birds often prove an annoyance to the sportsman in Chile, from the 
dogs pointing at them as at partridges. Iris brown.” 
Icterus Thilius, Mol. Thili or Trili. 
*« Occurs in marshy situations, and builds its nest amongst reeds, 
rushes and light grass: eggs white with brown spots. Iris dark 
brown.” 
Agelaius curaceus, Mol. Tordo. 
*« This bird is found in all the intermediate provinces of Chile. It 
congregates in the winter like the Loicaand Thili. The Tordo builds 
