BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD. 
439. Amizilis cerviniventris chalconota. 4 inches. 
These birds are very similar to the last, but the under parts 
are of a pale brownish buff color, throat, back and tail coverts 
metallic green. Breeds in low bushes near the ground. 
XANTUS HUMMINGBIRD. 
440. Basilinna xantusi. 4 inches. 
Found in Lower California, where it breeds and builds very 
much as does the preceding near the ground. (Not illustrated.) 
WHITE-EARED HUMMINGBIRD. 
440.1. Basilinna leucotis. 3*4 inches. 
These birds are of a bright metallic green above and also on 
the breast, the forehead, sides of head and throat are an iri¬ 
descent blue, and a white line extends back from the eye. 
Found in the southern parts of Arizona and Texas into Central 
America. Nesting habits same as above. 
BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD 
441. Cyanthus latirostris. 3% inches. 
Markings are in every way very similar to the above, being 
brighter on the throat, showing a more brilliant blue. Found in 
the southern borders of Arizona and Texas, where it breeds in 
the lower lands and near the ground. Nests similar to above. 
