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Similis P. cai/ennensi, sed major. 



Hab. San Geronimo in reipub. Guatemalae. 



Nest. — The nest of this species is composed entirely of the seeds 

 of a plant, secured together and hung from the under surface of an 

 overhanging rock by the saliva of the bird. The whole structure 

 measures 2 feet 2 inches in length, and is about 6 inches in diameter. 

 The entrance is at the end, and the hollow for the eggs at the top. 



The first time we met with this beautiful Swift was near San Gero- 

 nimo ih Vera Paz, soon after our arrival in Guatemala in 1861. I 

 then recognized it as distinct from P. melanoleuca, but afterwards, 

 not having secured specimens, imagined we must have mistaken it 

 for that bird. In July of last year (1862) I had the satisfaction of 



having brought to me alive, by Mr. Carter of San Geronimo, two 

 birds which clearly showed that our first impression was correct. 

 They had been caught by an Indian under a rock near the village 



