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28. Quiscalus ater, Baird. — Common about the lakes and rivers of 
the interior. 
29. Corvus leucognaphalus ? Dand. — The state of confusion which 
exists at the present time regarding this genus is such that the identifica- 
tion of specimens without actual comparision has become well-nigh 
impossible. A large flock of Crows were met with in the vicinity of 
Gantier, and several specimens taken which differ somewhat from the 
description of C. leucognaphalus-, but as further description of supposed 
new forms would only add to the general uncertainty, I provisionally 
refer it to this species. 
30. Fitangus gabbii, Lawr. — A resident species, apparently not un- 
common in the interior. Several specimens taken. 
31. Myiarchus stolidus (Gosse.). — Resident and common throughout 
the island. 
32. Tyrannus dominicensis ( Gm .). — Several specimens taken. 
33. Tyrannus griseus ( Vieill .). — Resident and common. 
34. Lampornis aurulentus ( Vieill.}. — Very abundant among the 
mountains at an elevation of one thousand feet and upwards. Although 
often observed hovering over some flower or perched upon a small twig 
within a few feet of the ground, it seemed as a rule to prefer the topmost 
branches of the tallest trees. One huge giant in particular seemed to be 
an especial favorite. It grew in a small valley upon the outskirts of 
Petionville and I rarely passed without observing a dozen or more of this 
pretty little species darting in and out among its topmost branches, ap- 
pearing like flies in the distance. 
35. lYTellisuga minima (Linn.). — Although this little species is very 
abundant in some portions of Haiti, it is by no means an easy matter to 
procure specimens. Even after the bird is killed its extreme smallness 
and plain coloration render it a difficult object to find amongst the luxuri- 
ent tropical vegetation which everywhere covers the ground. I have 
often observed the male bird perched upon a twig singing merrily, turn- 
ing his head from side to side as if greatly enjoying his own music. The 
song consists of a succession of “ tweeps ” often continued for from one to 
two minutes without intermission, and may be distinctly heard at a dis- 
tance of thirty yards. 
36. Sporadinus elegans (Vieill.). — Apparently rare, as only four 
specimens were taken ; two near Gantier, in the low country bordering 
the lake, and two in the vicinity of Le Coup. 
37. Cypselus phoenicobius (Gosse.). — Abundant in the interior in 
and about Gantier near the lakes ; specimens were also taken at Jacmel. 
38. Antrostomus carolinensis (Gm.). — Several specimens taken ; 
apparently does not differ from the northern bird. 
39. Picumnus lawrencii, Cory. (See antea, p. 129, pi. I.) —Probably 
rare. Two specimens taken, a male and a female, the first at Jacmel and the 
other among the mountains near Petionville. Its habits resemble those 
of a Woodpecker, it climbing about the trunks of trees in search of its 
food. It has a short, sharp note, generally uttered while flying. The nest 
