﻿Mr. Salvin observed this species in the Pacific coast-region of Guatemala, frequenting 

 the forest swamps as well as the large rivers. He has also favoured me with a note 

 to the effect that he ' found it on the banks of the Belize River, and generally throughout 

 the lowland coast region of Guatemala.' 



The present species was also met with at Turbo, by Messrs. H. and J. C. Wood, who 

 accompanied the U.S. Expedition to the Isthmus of Darien, and is recorded by Mr. Cassin. c 

 Mr. C. J. Wood remarks : — 



"In a salt-water marsh, almost in the village of Turbo, one specimen only was seen 

 perched in a bush, which was obtained without dificulty, being very unsuspicious." 



In the Guianas it is apparently more common, and Schomburgk says (7. c.) : " This is 

 the smallest species found in British Guiana. I met with it often near the coast in the 

 neighbourhood of stagnant pools and ditches, as well as in rivers. It feeds on small fish." 

 Mr. P. L. Sclater has a specimen in his collection from Trinidad, in which island says 

 Leotaud (7. c), it is ' a resident, not very common. It is observed at the places where the 

 sea joins the fresh water. There is nothing particular in its habits ; it seems, however, 

 to be less shy than the other species.' 



