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— This bird is common on Grenada, especially about St. Patrick’s. 
I found it not uncommon on Carriacou, along the central ridge of 
the island, from Belair to Chapeau Carre. As Mr. Wells did not 
report it from there, it is probably a recent arrival, but appears to be 
well established. On September 15, 1904, I heard, and subse¬ 
quently saw an example of this species in the grounds of the 
Agricultural school, at Kingstown, St. Vincent. 
It has a very loud voice for such a small bird. The song is clear 
and sweet, suggesting that of the Indigo-bird ( Cyanospiza cyanea ), 
and is usually given from a considerable elevation ; in fact, this 
species is oftener seen in the tree-tops than near the ground, 
although it feeds largely on the seeds of grasses. It is very shy for 
such a small bird. 
Volatinia jacarini splendens (Vieill.). Glossy Grass- 
bird. — Wells says: “Rather shy (on Grenada): frequents pas¬ 
tures and guinea-grass fields, on the seeds of which it feeds, running 
along under the grass and picking up the seeds. Is fond of perch¬ 
ing on a small dry shrub and springing up into the air several times, 
uttering a prolonged ‘ chur-r ’ always alighting in the same spot again. 
“Nest, in tuft of grass. Eggs white, thick brown spots at large 
end, and scattered smaller ones of same color on rest of egg.” 
I only saw two or three examples of this bird, in St. Andrew’s, 
Grenada. It appears to be rather local. 
Mr. Chapman says: “While en route from Trinidad to Grenada, 
a female of this species boarded the steamer. We were then about 
half wav between the islands. The bird was in an exhausted con- 
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dition, and was caught without difficulty. We anchored about half 
a mile off the harbor of St. George’s, Grenada, where I have no 
doubt the bird went ashore, as I did not see it after leaving the 
island.” This is interesting in showing how certain species may 
have been brought first to these islands and assisted in becoming 
established. 
Paroaria cucullata (Lath.). Brazilian Cardinal. — On Jan¬ 
uary 10, 1904, at Hastings, Barbados, I saw a single example of this 
species. It was probably an escaped cage bird. 
Sicalis arvensis luteiventris (Meyen.). Grass Canary. — 
Very common in St. Philip’s parish, especially near the Crane hotel. 
Mr. A. A. Evelyn of Spencer’s (Christ Church) writes that it may 
be seen in flocks of fifty to a hundred in his district. It has been 
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recently introduced into Barbados. 
