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be excellent eating. This bird varies much in its plumage accord- 
ing to age.” 
Phenicopterus Chilensis, Mol. (Phen. ignicapillus, Is. Geoff.) Flé- 
menco and Cheuque. 
«Inhabits shallows in the lakes and rivers, especially in the south- 
ern provinces of Chile. Eye small; iris pale yellow; base of the bill 
rose-colour ; point of the bill to the curvature black ; legs sea-green, 
inclining to grey ; feet and heel-joint deep rose or pink colour. It 
is a magnificent sight to see five hundred of these beautiful birds in 
a flock, wading in the shallows of the lakes, and no less so when 
they rise on the wing ; the contrast of the black feathers beneath the 
wings and the lovely scarlet and rose colours producing a very plea- 
sing effect. I have never been able to ascertain where these birds 
build their nest, but it is probably in the remote and elevated valleys 
of the Andes in marshy places, together with the numerous species 
of the Anatide.” 
Platalea ajaja, Linn. Cuchareta, 7. e. Spoonbill. 
«* A rare bird in Chile; it is found in small flocks of five or six 
along the margins of rivers south of Valparaiso, and is a shy bird.” 
Harpiprion Cayanensis (Ibis (Falcinellus) Ordi, Bonap.). Cuervo and 
Gallereta. 
“The Cuervo inhabits marshy places and occurs in immense 
flocks. When on the wing it always flies in some geometrical figure. 
Food aquatic insects. Iris crimson.” 
Theristicus melanops, Wagl. Banduria. 
««The Banduria is rot uncommon in the interior of Chile. Fre- 
quently seen in marshy places in small flocks ; builds its nest on trees 
near water. It is easily domesticated. ‘The flesh is eaten by the 
natives. Iris pale red.” 
Numenius Hudsonicus, Lath. Perdiz de la Mar. 
‘‘ Inhabits sandy bays along the shores of Chile. Feeds on marine 
insects.” 
Himantopus nigricollis, Vieill. Perrito. 
“‘Inhabits the margins of lakes and rivers. Legs red; iris dark 
brown.” 
Philomachus Chilensis, Mol. (Vanellus Cayanus, Auct.) Queltregue 
and Queltegue. 
«A very common bird on the plains near the Andes; it feeds on 
locusts during the summer. The eggs of this bird, in size and co- 
lour, resemble those of the lapwing of England, so much so that it 
would be difficult to distinguish them, and are also excellent eating. 
Iris pale purple.” 
Oreophilus totanirostris, Jard. & Selb. 
“This is a very rare bird, probably a native of the Andes. It 
makes its appearance on the plains in small flocks in the winter, 
Iris brown. Rare.” 
