Pseudoscolopax taczanowskii in Western Siberia. 421 
of Tot anus glareola , but never in those of Limosa; tlie 
greyish-brown surface-spots are more numerous and denser 
at the larger end. When blown and whole this egg 
measured 51*1 by 37 mm. (2 by 1*45 inch) and weighed 
2’ 11 grammes. 
Mr. Buturlin has kindly placed me in direct communica¬ 
tion with Mr. Ushakow, and has sent me all his notes with 
Text-fig. 9. 
Egg of Pseudoscolopax taczanowskii. 
the egg and the two birds, to enable me to write this 
article. 
The present bird is not a Godwit, but appears to me to be 
intermediate between Macrorhamphus and the American 
Willet (Symphemia semipalmata). 
The Semipalmated Snipe evidently breeds in the valley of 
the Irtysh, and I have asked Mr. Ushakow to use every 
endeavour to procure and send me the eggs, which I trust 
he will succeed in doing. 
2 F 
SEE. IX.—VOL. III. 
