1882. ] FROM THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC. 595 
. 12. SrrorpHAGA BRUNNEICEPS, Laff. et d’Orb. 
d. Sierras de Totoral, Catamarca, Arg. Rep., July 30, 1880. 
; a i is July 24, 1880. 
This rather scarce bird, very quick in its movements and difficult 
to shoot, was bagged on the sierras of Totoral as it was skipping 
about amongst the branches very much like the Tits of England. 
[The occurrence of this species in the Argentine Republic is quite 
new to me. Mr. White’s skins agree with Bolivian specimens.— 
P.L.S.] 
13. HyLopuitus pacriotis (Max.). 
3. San Javier, Misiones, Arg. Rep., June 10, 1881. 
Tris dark. 
Not uncommon in Misiones. 
[Not known to me.from any part of the Argentine Republic.— 
P. LS.) 
14. CycLtoruis vrrivis (Vieill.). 
3. Punta Lara, B. Aires, Arg. Rep., Feb. 21, 1881. 
: re 3 ” Feb. 23, 1881. 
Tris brick-red. 
This bird I have met with plentifully in many parts of the Re- 
public. 
15. PROGNE PURPUREA (Linn.). 
3. Fuerte de Andalgala, Catamarca, Arg. Rep., Sept. 28, 1880. 
Iris sepia. 
I only obtained one of these birds. 
16. PRoGNE CHALYBEA (Gm.). 
3. Flores, B. Aires, Arg. Rep., Dec. 6, 1881. 
Tris dark. 
This bird is very common in the neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, 
where it builds under the eaves of the houses ; the nest is low, entirely 
open, and built on a foundation of mud, which when dry is covered 
with straw and then lined with feathers and wool. Three perfectly 
white and pear-shaped eggs in a clutch. Axis 23 millim., diam. 17 
millim. 
17. ProGne TAPERA (Linn.). 
é@. Monte Grande, B. Aires, Arg. Rep., Jan. 4, 1881. 
@. Pacheco, B. Aires, Arg. Rep., March 12, 1881. 
Tris dark brown. 
Is a very common bird in the province of Buenos Aires. Its nest 
is composed of twigs and dry grass ; but I do not think it is particular 
as to the locality in which it builds. 
18. PeETROCHELIDON PYRRHONOTA (Vieill.). 
3. Flores, B. Aires, Arg. Rep., Dec. 11, 1881. 
Iris dak. 
I shot this bird when on the wing quite by accident, as it was so 
