﻿THE BIRDS OF BOHOL. 319 



Amaurornis olivacea (Meyen).* 



This species was obtained at Tagbilaran and Guindulman. It is often seen in 

 very dry localities and appears to be quite independent of marsh land. 



Amaurornis phoenicura (Forster).* 



No specimen of this species was obtained but it was seen several times and 1 

 have no hesitation in recording it as an inhabitant of Bohol. 



Gallinula chloropus (Linn.).* 



Three specimens in perfect plumage from Sevilla. This species is known to the 

 natives of Bohol as "ca-rab' i-tu-mon'." 



Gallicrex cinerea (Lath.)-* 



The "tu-yud'," was abundant near Guindulman where one was killed. 



Porphyrio pulverulentus Temm.* 



This odd species was seen many times before a specimen was obtained. It was 

 found feeding in a very restricted area of old, flooded paddy near Guindulman. 

 Here it was completely hidden from view until it took flight and plunged into a 

 thick growth of grass some ten or twelve feet tall, where of course it was useless 

 to follow it. When not aware of danger it walked about, searching for food 

 among the matted aquatic plants, in the manner of the smaller rails. The tail 

 was carried erect, but was frequently moved with a downward jerk, giving the 

 bird an extremely nervous appearance. Live specimens are occasionally seen in 

 the Manila markets and I am told that they are easily tamed, but become a 

 nuisance to anyone owning chickens, as with their powerful beaks they kill all 

 small chickens coming within their reach. 



A female was taken June 20. Bill and irides red; legs reddish brown; nails 

 gray. The native name of this species is "ca-rab' a-bu-hon'." 



Podicipes philippinensis (Bonn.).* 



Two specimens of the Philippine grebe were obtained near Sevilla where the 

 species is known as "ga-mao'." 



Sterna boreotis (Bangs). 



Sterna bergii Tweeddale, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1878), 712. 

 Observed at Tagbilaran. 



Arenaria interpres (Linn.). 



Strepsilas interpres Tweeddale, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1878), 711. 

 Taken by Everett in northern Bohol ; not seen by us. 



Squatarola helvetica (Linn.).* 



Two specimens of the black-bellied plover were taken at Tagbilaran, May 9. 



Charadrius fulvus (Gm.). 



Charadrius fulvus Tweeddale, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1878), 711. 

 Taken by Everett in northern Bohol ; not seen by us. 



Ochthodromus geoffroyi (Wagl.). 



Eudromids geoffroyi Tweeddale, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1878), 711. 



A pair from Tagbilaran, May 9. The male has put on the breeding dress while 

 the female is still in the plain brown and white winter plumage. 



Ochthodromus mongolus (Pall.). 



Eudromias mongolus Tweeddale, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1878), 711. 

 Taken by Everett in northern Bohol ; not seen by us. 



/Egialitis dubia (Scop.). 



Mgialitis duoia Tweeddale, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1878), 711. 

 Taken by Everett in northern Bohol ; not seen by us. 



