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Himalayan Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus himalayanus 
Gould). 
Hab., Asia. 
One specimen purchased April 29th. 
Mexican Ptilogonys {Ptilogonys cinereus Swainson). 
Hab., southern Mexico. 
One specimen of this rare bird, an ally of the waxwings, 
purchased December 10th. 
Orange-headed Ground Thrush (Geocichla citrina Latham). 
Hab., India. 
One specimen purchased December 12th. 
Indian Coucal (Centropus sinensis Stephens). 
Hab., southeastern Asia. 
This species, belonging to the group of cuckoos, was added 
to the collection in April. 
Nepalese Hornbill {Aceros nipalensis Hodgson). 
Hab., India. 
The fine series of hornbills in the collection was extended 
in May by the purchase of an example of this species. 
Indian Roller (Coracias indicus L.). 
Hab., southern Asia. 
One specimen purchased April 28th. 
Desert Buzzard (Buteo desertorum Daudin). 
Hab., Africa, India. 
A hawk received in June, 1908, in imperfect plumage has 
since been identified as belonging to this species. 
White-throated Quail (Eupsychortyx leucopogon Lesson). 
Hab., Colombia. 
Two examples received by purchase. 
Red-billed Pigeon {Columha flavirostris Wagler). 
Hab., Texas and Mexico. 
Seven examples were received from southern Texas on 
August 16th. 
Pink-booted Goose (Anser brachyrhyncus Baill). 
Hab., Spitzbergen, northwestern Europe. 
A pair purchased in April. 
Somali Ostrich (Struthio molyhdophanes Reich). 
Hab., East central Africa, Somaliland. 
A male of this species purchased April 20th was a welcome 
