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268. Buteo borealis (6m.), (N. A.) 
This species seems to be generally and plentifully distributed; 
and numerous examples in all stages of plumage, from the 
young to the adult, have been transmitted by Mr. Skinner. It 
occurs also at Dueiias. 
269. Buteo harlani (Aud.) ? (N. A.) 
A Buzzard, which Salvin refers to this species, was seen by 
him at Dueiias, but is by no means common. See Mr. Gurney's 
views on this bird in P. Z. S. 1857, p. 210. 
270. Buteo pennsylvanicus (Wils.). (N. A.) 
Transmitted by Mr. Skinner. 
271. Buteo zondcercus, Sclater, P. Z. S. 1858, p. 130. 
The only example known of this Buteo was transmitted from 
Guatemala by Mr. Skinner, and is now in the Norwich Museum. 
272. Buteo albonotatus, Kaup, Isis, 1847, p. 399. 
The southern slope of the Cordillera appears to be the true 
habitat of this species, but even here it cannot be said to be 
common. Like many of its class, it is a feeder on beetles and 
locusts. 
273. Buteo ghiesbreghtii, Du Bus, Esq. Orn. pi. 1. 
This magnificent species occurs not unfrequently throughout 
the Pacific coast-region, where it is well known to the natives. It 
appears to be confined to that district, as no examples have been 
procured by the many collectors that have traversed the corre¬ 
sponding region on the Atlantic. 
274. Asturixa nitida (Lath.) : Temm. PI. Col. 87 et 294. 
Though abundant in the hot country on both coast-regions of 
the Republic of Guatemala, this bird does not occur in the tem¬ 
perate region. Its food consists of Lizards ; aud, as appears to 
be the case with all Hawks selecting such food, the flesh is 
very rank. 
275. Asturina magnirostris (Gm.) : PL Enl. 464. 
Like the last, this bird is confined in its range to the hot 
coast regions, where it is abundant. Us food comprises small 
reptiles, centipedes and locusts. >. 
