BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 
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developed, they would doubtless increase the total length as well as 
that of the tail. This species is nearly allied to S. ricordii- from 
Cuba, but differs from it in being smaller, with a longer bill ; the 
green of the crown and throat is paler and a more steely shade ; 
the back is more bronzed, and the under plumage of a lighter green.” 
The type was taken near Nassau, N. P., by Mr. L. J. K. Brace, 
and is the only specimen known to be in existence. 
