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great noise with their wings, " hke Snipes ;" but they cannot stay long in 

 the air. 



It is only by accident that they are discovered, as they always keep in 

 dense and dark forests. The eggs are laid upon the ground ; but Mr. 

 Boucard did not find any. The flesh of these birds is splendid, solid and 

 white, capital to eat. 



This skin was not sent by Arce. It is hard work hunting for 

 specimens, as at Agua Dulce the forests are magnificent, the country quite 

 tropical, and the heat excessive. 



Total length about 7 inches. 



VOL. III. 



