No. 460.] BIRDS OF THE ISLE OF PINES. 187 
In former years it was abundant, but has been nearly extirpated 
for its plumes. 
A fine adult female was taken at La Vega, May 22, 1904, and 
one was obtained by Palmer and Riley at Nueva Gerona. 
II. Florida czrulea cerulescens (Latham). ^ * GARGA 
AZUL." — Very common, being found both on the seacoasts 
and in the Cienaga. 
Two specimens, 4 and 9, were taken respectively at Guana- 
wana, May 15, and in the Cienaga, May 23. 
I2. Leucophoyx candidissima (Gmel.). “GAarGA BLANCA.” 




Fic. 5.— Palmetto and royal palms near the Casas Mountains. 
— The Snowy Heron is now very rare in the Isle of Pines, hav- 
ing been killed off for its plumes. One was seen in the Cienaga, 
and at Jucaro a native had a wounded bird that was kept alive 
in confinement, : 
13. Hydranassa tricolor ruficollis (Gosse). “ GARGA. i 
This species is not uncommon in the seacoast lagoons and the 
brackish water of the rivers, but was only once seen in the 
Cienaga. 
