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is built in a hole in the trunk of a tree. I have placed this species in 
the genus Picumnus provisionally, as there are several slight points of 
difference which may admit of its generic separation. 
40. Centurus striatus ( Bodd .). — An abundant resident species, found 
everywhere among the mountains wherever large trees are to be found. 
41. Todus dominicensis, Lafr. — Resident and very abundant. They 
are very pugnacious in disposition, constantly fighting among themselves. 
Sometimes two would meet in the air, lock their bills together and whirl 
round and round until they struck the ground, when, after a short battle, 
one would fly away the other following in pursuit. When suddenly sur- 
prised it often utters a peculiar noise resembling the snort of a pig. 
42. Ceryle alcyon (Linn.). — Common winter visitant. 
43. Crotophaga ani, Linn. — An abundant resident species, generally 
observed in flocks feeding in the fields or perched upon the branches of a 
bush, uttering from time to time a curious but not unmusical whistle. 
It is not particular as to food, insects, beetles, berries, or fri^jts being 
equally acceptable. An egg procured at Jacmel is of a greenish blue color, 
covered with a white chalky coating. 
44. Saurothera dominicensis, Lafr. — The present species is known 
to the inhabitants as the “ Lizard-catcher,” and it is not inappropriately 
named. It waits quietly, standing perfectly motionless, until a lizard 
comes within its reach and then with surprising quickness darts upon 
and kills it. I have seen lizards four or five inches long killed in this way. 
It has a long loud call consisting of a series of quickly repeated cries 
somewhat resembling that of our Golden-winged Woodpecker ( Colaptcs 
auratus). 
45. Coccygus minor ( Gm .). — Several specimens taken. 
46. Ckrysotis sallei, Set. — Abundant on the coast in summer but 
retiring to the interior during the winter. A single specimen was pro- 
cured at Jeremie. 
47. Speotyto cunicularia dominicensis (Mol.') Baird. — Resident 
and very abundant in the low scrub bordering the large lakes of the 
interior. 
48. Tinnunculus sparverius var? (Linn.). — Not uncommon. Several 
specimens taken. 
49. Nisus fuscus (Gm.), — A single specimen taken, representing a 
very pale stage of plumage. 
50. Chameepelia passerina (Linn.). — Abundant. 
51. Zenaidura carolinensis, Bonap. — Very abundant in some locali- 
ties. In the vicinity of Gantier it is constantly seen flying about among 
the low growth. 
52. Columba leucocephala, Linn. — Abundant in the interior. 
53. Ortyx virginiana (Linn.). — Introduced many years ago, accord- 
ing to the statement of the inhabitants. Common. 
54. Tringoides macularius (Linn.). — Several specimens taken near 
jacmel. 
55. Ardea rufa, Bodd . — Several seen. 
