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plumage, has since been identified as belonging to 
this species. 
23. Chrysotis dufresniana Shaw. Dufresne's Amazon. 
Hab., Guiana. 
One specimen. Purchased August 15th. 
24. Tanygnathus everetti Tweed. Everett's Parrakeet. 
Hab., Philippines. 
Two specimens. Purchased April 19th. 
25. Buteo alhicaudatus Vieill. White-tailed Buzzard. 
Hab., Texas to Brazil. 
Several specimens of this fine hawk were received from 
Brownsville, Texas, in July. They were accom- 
panied by four Harris' buzzards (B. unicindus). 
26. Goura victorim Frazer. Victoria Crowned Pigeon. 
Hab., New Guinea. 
A fortunate chance brought about the addition of this 
species to the collection on May 8th, since which 
time three species of these splendid pigeons have 
been on exhibition in adjoining cages. 
27. Ardea rufa Bodd. Reddish Egret. 
Hab., southern United States to Central America. 
Two specimens from Brownsville, Texas. Purchased 
July 31st. 
28. Merganser americanus Cass. American Merganser. 
Hab., North America. 
One example was presented on January 26th by Mr. 
D. W. Herbert, of Philadelphia. 
29. Rhynchotus rufescens Temm. Rufous-breasted Tina- 
mou. 
Hab., Brazil; Argentina. 
A collection from Para, presented by Mr. Harry 
Nuding, a member of the Society, contained one 
tinamou of this species, being the first bird of this 
peculiar order which has been in the collection in 
recent years. 
REPTILES. 
30. Ameiva thoracica Cope. Black- throated Lizard. 
Hab., Bahamas. 
Four specimens. Purchased July 27th. 
