18 
Messrs. Sclater and Salvin on the 
91. Cyanospiza cyanea (Linn.). (N. A.) 
This is a winter visitant at Duenas, where it cannot be said to 
be abundant. Mr. Skinner having transmitted many skins, it 
may be supposed to occur more frequently in other parts. 
92. Zonotrichia pileata (Bodd.). Z. matutina, auct. 
Quite an abundant species and resident at Duenas and on 
the plain of Antigua Guatemala, where it may constantly be 
seen about the c nopal 9 (Cactus cochinellifer) in the cochineal 
plantations, and the mud walls surrounding .them. The bird 
builds a nest outwardly of strong grass roots and small twigs, 
and inwardly of horse-hair. The eggs, two in number, are 
spotted or blotched with deep red on a. pale bluish-green ground. 
They measure, axis 10 lines, diam. 7| lines. 
93. Passerculus lincolni (Aud.). 
This species was found about the reeds on the margin of the 
lake in February, but it is not common. 
94. Pyrgisoma biarcuatum (Lafr.), Voy. Venus, Ois. 
pi. 6; Bp. Consp. p. 486. Atlapetes rubricatus, Cab. Mus. 
Hein. p. 140. 
This species is not uncommon about Duenas, and is resident. 
It frequents the thick underwood, but is generally found near 
the more open and cultivated districts. It builds a very deep 
nest composed of dead leaves and sticks, with a few horse-hairs 
inside. This structure is placed in a low bush about 5 or 6 feet 
from the ground. The eggs, two in number, are closely but 
distinctly spotted with red on a ground of creamy white; they 
measure, axis 1 inch, diam. 8^ lines. It seems very doubtful 
whether the genus Pyrgisoma can be held to be really distinct 
from Wagler’s Atlapetes . 
95. Coturniculus passerinus (Wilson). (N. A.) 
Transmitted by Senor Constancia and Mr. Skinner. 
96. Hasmophila rufescens (Sw.). 
Transmitted by Mr. Skinner. Mus. Brit. 
97. EUSPIZA AMERICANA (Gm.). (N.A.) 
Transmitted by Mr. Skinner. 
