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6. Saxicola dacotice muriela. — The Chats were chiefly found 

 in one part of the island, frequenting barren stony country 

 and low hills covered with Euphorbia and other desert 

 vegetation. They were also seen in the small crater on the 

 south-eastern coast; they were usually in parties of three 

 to five, and everywhere decidedly plentiful. Both adults in 

 full autumn plumage, and immature birds were obtained. 



The Majordomo, who knew the bird well, asserted that they 

 bred in the island and were resident throughout the year. 



7. Hirundo rustica. — A single Swallow was seen flying- 

 over the island in a north-east direction. 



8. Delichon u. urhica. — Quite a number of House-Martins 

 were seen. They are said to breed regularly in a cliff" on the 

 south coast. 



9. Micropus murinus hrehmorum. — Only three examples of 

 this form were seen. 



10. Upupa e. epops.— Only one Hoopoe was seen. It was 

 very shy. 



11. Tyto flammea gracHirostr'is. — Two Barn Owls were 

 seen. There are said to be two or three pairs here which 

 breed annually on the island. They are very difficult to 

 obtain. 



12. Falco sp. incog. — A small Grey Hawk was seen 

 on one occasion, but was unfortunately not procured. I 

 cannot conjecture what it could have been. The only small 

 greyish Hawk which has ever been taken in the Canary 

 group appears to be Falco v. vespertinus, but one would 

 hardly expect to find this species turning up in the Canary 

 Islands at the time of year we were there. 



13. Tinnunculus tinnunculus dacotice. — Kestrels were quite 

 common and are said to be resident here throughout 

 the year. 



14. Buteo buteo insularum. — Three or four Buzzards were 

 seen together in the crater on the south-east coast. 



15. Pandion k. haliaetus. — Fairly plentiful and breeding 

 on the island. There is an eyrie on one of the smaller 

 volcanoes, the side of which falls abruptly to the sea. 



