222 Messrs. Sclafcer and Salvin on the 
302. Syrnium perspicillatum (Lath.), Strickl. Orn. Syn. 
p. 193. 
The hotel-keeper at Escuintla had in June last a bird in the 
immature plumage of this species; and the collection of Don 
Vicente Constancia in Antigua Guatemala contains a similar one. 
303. Strix pratincola, Bp.,Strickl.Orn.Syn.p. 179. (N.A.) 
Transmitted by Mr. Skinner. 
Ordo III. COLUMBA. 
Fam. COLUMBIDiE. 
304. Columba rufina, Temm. Pig. t. 24; Bp. Consp. ii. 
p. 52. 
Three or four Pigeons were seen on the banks in the trees, 
when ascending the Rio Dulce in the middle of December. One 
only was secured, which proved to be a female of this species in 
very fine plumage. We are not aware that its occurrence so far 
north has been previously noticed. 
305. Columba leucocephala, Linn. 
Inhabits the Keys, or small islands, on the coast of Honduras 
(Leyland). 
306. Columba speciosa, Gm. 
Near Lake Peten (Leyland). 
307. Leptoptila albifrons, Bp. Consp. ii. p. 74. Peristera 
brachyptera, Gray, MS. 
This is a very abundant species at Duenas, where it is seen 
under or in the lower parts of the trees. It occurs generally in 
pairs, and is resident all the year. 
308. Peristera cinerea (Temm.). 
Omoa (Leyland). 
309. Zenaidura carolinensis (Linn.) : Bp. Consp. ii. p.84. 
(N. A.) 
Also very abundant about Duenas, but inhabits the open 
districts. It usually congregates in flocks, and is resident. 
