THE 
WHITE-NECKED GOATSUCKER. 
GENERIC CHARACTER. 
Bill very small, slightly hooked^ depressed at 
the base, and ciliated with bristles^ 
Gape very wide. 
Tongue entire, and sharp -pointed. 
SPECIFIC CHARACTER, ^c. 
Whitish-ferruginous Goatsucker, with black, 
lineations, white throat, and black and 
w^hite wings and tail. 
L'Engoulevent de Cayenne^ 
Buff. ols. 6. p. 545. 
Crapaud-volant varie de payenne. 
PI. EnL 7 Co. 
White-necked Goatsucker. 
Lath. syn. 2. p. 599. 
This bird, which, in point of plumage, may be 
considered as one of the most elegant of its tribe, is an 
inhabitant of South America, and particularly of 
Cayenne. In its manners it resembles the European 
species, flying only by night, and feeding on various 
insects. 
