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Tinochorus Eschscholtzii. Perdizita and Perdigon. 
“This interesting little bird is found on plains in Chile. When 
it rises from the ground it takes a rapid and circular flight, often re- 
turning to the same spot from whence it rose. In winter they as- 
semble in flocks. Iris brown.” 
Eudromia elegans, D’Orb. Martinella. 
‘Found in pairs on the Pampas near Mendoza.” 
Hematopus niger, Temm. Tira Tira. 
** Found along rocky shores in small flocks: it utters a loud shrill 
whistle when put to flight. Feeds on Buccinum concholepas and 
the various species of Patella. Legs white; iris yellow.” 
Hematopus palliatus, Temm. Pilpileu. 
*‘ Inhabits sandy shores of Chile north of Valparaiso. It feeds on 
marine insects and assembles in small flocks. Iris yellow; legs white.” 
Ardea major ? Mol. (Ardea Cocot? Linn.) Cuca. 
«This fine species of Ardea is probably the A. major, Mol.; it is 
very rare, and is only seen occasionally along the banks of rivers in 
the southern provinces of Chile.” 
Ardea Thula, Mol. Garsa cirigonia and Garsa Chica. 
“Tris pale yellow ; fore part of the legs black ; hinder part yellow- 
ish green. Food small fish, frogs, and the larvee of Libellule congre- 
gates in the spring. Builds its nest on trees near lakes, ponds and 
marshes.” 
Herodias galatea, Mol. (Herodias leuce.) Garsa grande. 
‘‘ Inhabits lakes, marshes and rivers. Iris pale yellow; bill yellow ; 
legs black.” 
Ciconia Pillus, Mol. (Ciconia Maguari.) Pillo and Pillu ; pronounced 
Peel-yu and Pe-yu. 
«« This noble bird is often seen in the marshes of the province of 
Colchagua, and feeds on a species of lobster, called by the natives 
Cangrejo, which is abundant in the marshes and moist meadows. 
The habitat of the Cangrejo may be known by the extraordinary cy- 
linders which it makes with the mud taken from its caves ; sometimes 
they are elevated a foot above the surface of the soil, looking like so 
many little columns. The Pillu whilst stalking amongst them catches 
the Cangrejo on the top depositing its load brought from the bottom 
of the cave. I once took from the crop of those birds three entire 
mice, no doubt caught by them amongst the grass in the marshes. 
Iris pale yellow.” 
Nycticorax cyanocephalus, Mol. (Nyc. Americanus, Bonap.) Guedavo, 
Huedavo. 
“This appears to be the Ardea cyanocephala, Mol., p. 260. It 
may almost be considered a nocturnal bird; it flies and seeks its food 
in the evening; during the day it is generally seen sleeping on trees 
or bushes whose branches extend over the water. Iris large, pale 
orange-colour ; legs yellowish green; eggs pale blue. Flesh said to 
