1871.] 299 [Grayson. 



he would sometimes utter a few dreamy notes, recalling to mind the 

 well known habits of the true mocking bird." 



FRIKGILLIDiE. 



3. Pipilo carmani Lawr. Ann. Lye. N. Y., Vol. x, p. 7. "So- 

 corro Towhee finch." 



"This is an abundant species, found in all the thickets of the Is- 

 land. Many of them took up their abode in our camp, picking up 

 crumbs about our feet, as tame as domestic fowls. They delighted in 

 bathing in the water we had placed in a basin on the ground for 

 their use, and frequent combats took place between them for this 

 privilege. 



"It was through the agency of this species that water was dis- 

 covered in a locality where we had not the remotest idea of finding 

 it, and for this providential service, he was a welcome visitor and a 

 privileged character. 



"I found them at times feeding upon small seeds of plants ; but 

 more frequently on the ground scratching up the dry leaves in search 

 of insects. Their notes are rather feeble, resembling slightly, in this as 

 well as habits and general appearance, their congener of the East- 

 ern States (P. erytliropTiihalmus). 



"From those examined, I found that the breeding season was near 

 at hand." 



TROGLODYTHm 



4. Troglodytes insularis Baird. Ann. Lye. N. Y., Vol. x, 

 p. 3. "Socorro wren." 



"This busy little wren is the most common bird I met with upon 

 the Island, and everywhere its cheerful song may be heard in the 

 trees or among the brambles and rocks. Like all the birds peculiar 

 to this Island it is very tame. I often saw it feeding upon dead land 

 crabs, and I may here remark that all the birds inhabiting the Island, 

 with the exception of doves and parrots, subsist more or less upon 

 Crustacea." 



COLUMBIDJE. 



5. Zenaidura graysoni Baird, Ann. Lye. N. Y., Vol. x, p. 17. 



"Solitary dove." 



"Of all the birds I met with on the Island, these seemed to be the 

 most lonely; not a flock or even a pair were ever seen together. 



