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Mr. H. Durnford^s Notes on the 
—^ Theristicus melanopis. 
A few seen on the 10th November at the mouth of the 
Sengel, and subsequently observed in the Chupat valley. I 
believe a few pairs were breeding on some swampy ground 
in the latter place, as I was informed that some large pale 
bluish eggs had been found in the swamp where I had seen 
the birds. I was unable, however, to trace them. 
■^PhCENICOPTERUS IGNIPALLIATUS. 
Partially resident, but occurring in greatest numbers in the 
winter. Common about Lake Colguape and the river Sengel. 
-- Bernicla magellanica. 
Winter visitant to the Chupat valley, arriving in March 
and leaving in September. Resident about Lake Colguape^ 
where it breeds plentifully, laying seven or eight eggs in a 
warm nest of down and feathers. We found the eggs excel¬ 
lent eating. 
In the adult male the iris is wood-brown; legs, feet, and 
beak black. 
Bernicla poliocephala. 
Winter visitor to the Chupat valley, arriving and depart¬ 
ing with B. magellanica^ and always associating with that 
species. It nests about Lake Colguape, in the same places as 
B. magellanica. 
In the adult female the iris is orange; beak black; legs 
orange, uppersides with a line of black; feet and claws 
black, the former with a little orange. 
*Cygnus nigricollis. 
Partially resident, but most numerous in the winter. These 
birds were nesting in the reed-beds at the mouth of the Sen- 
gelen; and the old birds were seen carrying the young on 
their backs. Common up the Sengel as far as we went. 
*Cygnus coscoroba. 
Not observed at Chupat during my last visit, nor during 
our journey to the lakes. 
-.^^Querquedula cyanoptera. 
Resident, but rare. Seen once at the mouth of the Sengel. 
