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the margins of the mountain rivulets. The specimens in the present 
collection were taken at Los ojos de Agua, province of Aconcagua, 
at an elevation of from 6000 to 8000 feet, and I saw them at least 
1000 feet above that place. Iris brown.” 
Trochilus galeritus, Mol. (T. Kingii, Vig., T. sephanoides, Less.) Pi- 
caflor. 
Bound about Valparaiso in abundance in the months of August, 
September and October. Feeds on the Loranthus tetrandrus, a parasitic 
plant growing on the olive. It is taken by the boys with bird-lime, 
made from the berries of the above-mentioned plant. This species 
of humming-bird is seen as far south as the island of Chiloe, in lat. 
42° south. The females are destitute of the flame-colour on the head, 
and appear to be less numerous than the males.” 
Columba Fitzroyi, King. Torcasa and Torquasa. 
«‘The Torcasa is found in all the southern provinces of Chile. 
Near Santiago it assembles in the winter in immense flocks, feeding 
on young grass and Alfalfa. In summer it migrates to the forests 
of the southern provinces to rear its young, and then feeds on the 
berries of the laurel. Iris reddish brown.” 
Columba Boliviana, D’Orb. Tortola Cordellierana, i.e. Dove of the 
Andes. 
«©This dove inhabits the Andes, but in winter it visits the coast 
for a short time. When put to flight it makes a whistling noise with 
its wings. Generally seen in small flocks.” 
Zenaida aurita, Temm. Tortola. 
“This is the most common of the Columbide found in Chile. It 
assembles in winter in large flocks, and is killed and brought to the 
markets of Santiago and Valparaiso in large quantities. Iris dark 
brown.” 
Columbina strepitans, Spix. Tortolita cyana. 
“This pretty little species of dove is found in the valley of Acon- 
cagua in Chile, and more abundantly on the eastern side of the 
Andes near Mendoza. Iris greenish white.” 
Nocthura perdicaria, G.R. Gray. Perdiz. 
“This bird is dispersed over all the Republic of Chile ; it is found 
on the bushy sides of the mountains and in corn-fields. They are 
either solitary or in pairs, but never congregate: their eggs are of a 
beautiful dark purple colour, and from ten to fifteen in number. 
When sprung they utter a shrill whistle, and their flight is very rapid 
for a short distance. The male scarcely differs in plumage from the 
female. Iris brown.” 
Tinochorus D’Orbignianus. Perdiz de la Cordelliera. 
“‘Inhabits elevated valleys and mountains of the Andes, both on 
the east and west sides. The male shows a strong attachment for 
its mate, and calls her immediately when separated. Found in pairs. 
Iris brown.” 
