Foreigv Birds. 
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Hdb. : South America from Columbia down to Bolivia and S. 
Brazil (B.M.C., Vol. xi.). 
Sub. family ii. EUPHONII^. 
This consists of !mv genera, viz., Chlorophonia (a), Euphonia 
(33), Hypophcea (1), PyrrhupJionia (1). 
Key to the Genera (B.M.C. Vol. xi;. 
"A. Upper mandible with a terminable notch Chldroplidiiia. 
" a. Plumage, bright green Euphitnia. 
h. Plumage, mostly black and yellow 
■■ P. Upper mandible without any terminal notch 
" c. Tail, rather long Ilf/popfui'a. 
" d. Tail short (as in Euphonia) Pi/n liupho/iia." 
Many of the species of this sub-family are well known to 
aviculture and consist of some of the most beautiful of a gorgeous and 
regal family, yet there are quite a number of the genus Euphonia not 
yet known to aviculture —several species, new to aviculture, have been 
recently brought over from the West Indies by our esteemed member, 
Mr. A. Sutcliffe to which I shall refer in due course, but for this issue 
I have reached the limit of space. 
{To be continued.) 
Note : The figures in parenthesis denote immber of species. 
A Holiday in the West Indies. 
By a. Sutcliffe. 
(Continued from page 107). 
I regret to say the photo of the Vulture in our last issue was 
described as that of the Turkey Vulture, whereas it is the Com- 
mon Black Vulture, the photo was taken at Fort of Spain, Trinidad. 
My case of skins, photos, etc., has arrived, and I can now 
(luote from notes, many of which were taken on the spot. After 
being practically prisoners for seven days, during which time it 
was raining as I have never seen it rain in England, even during 
thunderstorms ; we were pleased to be able to venture out, and as 
one will readily understand I was eager to have a look round. 
After a few days spent in and around Kingston, my friend sug- 
gested a trip to Newcastle, the Hill station of the White Troops, 
situated on the Blue Mountains about 20 miles from Kingston, and 
some 4,000 feet above the level. We thought the best means 
of travelling would be by horse vehicle, and we therefore hired a 
pair horse buggy, and set out after breakfast, but were soon in 
difficulties. The water was still pouring down the mountains, and 
