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21. Zenaida ruficauda (Bonap.). Rufous-tailed Dove. 



We killed a couple of these doves at Honda, both of which 

 were males ; and we saw them frequently during our stay at that 

 place. ' 



22. COLUMBIGALLINA PASSERINA (LiNN.). GrOUud Dove. 



We found this little dove common at Barranquilla, Honda, 

 and Guaduas. When running along on the roads, they carry 

 their tails held up very prettily. Aud. B. of N. A, vol. 5, pi. 

 283. 



23. COLUMBIGALLINA RUFIPENNIS (BoNAP.). RufoUS GrOUnd 



Dove. 



We saw a few of these at Barranquilla and at Honda. They 

 are not so abundant as the preceding species. 



24. Gypagus papa (Linn.). King Vulture. 



We saw three individuals on the Magdalena a short distance 

 above Barranquilla. They were all perched in dead trees, which 

 grew in overflowed marshes. Descourtilz, Orn, Bresilienne, 



25. Cathartes aura (Linn.). Turkey-buzzard. 



Common at Barranquilla, Honda, and Guaduas, but not so 

 abundant as the following species. Aud. B. of W. A. vol. 1, 

 pi. 2. 



26. Catharista atrata (Bartr.). Black Vulture. 



Very abundant at every point that we visited in Colombia. 

 They collect in immense numbers around slaughter-houses, and 

 on sand bars in the river when they observe a fisherman cleaning 

 his catch. Aud. B. of N. A. vol. 1, pi. 3. 



27. RosTRHAMus sociABiLis fViEiLL.). Everglade Kite. 



These were very abundant at Barranquilla, and flew about 

 over the marshes just as do our marsh-hawks. Baird, Cassin & 

 Lawrence, B. of N. A. pi. 65. 



28. RUPORNIS MAGNIROSTRIS (GmEL.). 



My brother killed one at Guaduas, which was the only one 

 that I saw. The natives called it a " garrapatero," or tick-eater ; 

 but they apply this name to the milvago and also to the ani. 



