Distribution in Guatemala.--On the Pacific Coast; undoub 
acs it has been collected at la Ceiba, Honduras, . See cae occure on the Caribbean also 
Becorde.-- tor the Species: Ahumado, January 29, 1947; Papaturro, January 29, 1947; San Jose, 
ch 8, 1942, and February 11, 1947; Isztapa, April 2, 1947; Sipacate, January 31, 19473 
ga seal vena mae Playa Grande on he, Bie Samaldé, January 31 and February 11 
s Champ . uary and February 11, 1947; Rio Ti uary E 
F maxe TL. INT, + 1947 o Tilapa, Jan 31, 1947; Tahuesco, 
In literature it has been recorded from: Chia s ; ; 
1 oh aries elhiy pam and San Jose (Salvin and Godman); 
; Thies form is apparently the more common one, but Dickey and van Rossen 
recorded two epecimens of the Eastern Willet, C. 8. semipalmatus (Gmelin), at Puert 
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del Triunfo, Bl Salvador, so the eastern race probably aleo occurs in Gantoudin. 
They aleo collected epecimens of inornatus at Puerto del Triunfo and at Barra Santiago. 
Habits and Hunting.-~It is recommended that thie species be protected throughout the year. 
67. Aphriza virgata (Gwelin) 
Surf-bird 
Other Names.~-- 
None known. 
»~-The surf-bird ie reported to be a rare transient along the Pacific Coast, but 
no specimens have been obtained. 
Description.--A stout sandpiper-like shorebird about the size of a killdeer, dark gray 
in general appearance, with a white wing stripe, and a white tail broadly tipped with black, 
legs and feet yellow. 
VYoice.--Call a sharp pee-weet. 
Megeurements.-- 
Adult male (17) Adult female (7) 
Wing, 170.9 Wing, 176.0 
Tail, 65.2 Tail, 65.0 
Tareus, 29.6 Tarsus, 30.5 
Culmen, 24.2 Culmen, 24.9 
General Description.~—-Breeds on the Alaskan Mountains in south-central Alaska. Winters 
southward along the Pacific Coast of the Americas to the Straits of Magellan. 
Distribution in Guatemala.—On the Pacific Coast. 
Records.-~This species was not observed during the present survey. 
In literature it has been recorded by Anthony at Champerico on September 10, 
and again the following week (Griscom), the year of the recorde not being mentioned. 
bi d ting.--It is recommended that this bird be fully protected by law. It 
48 too rare in the Republic to be considered a game bird. 
68. Arenaria interpres morinella ( Linnaeus ) 

Ruddy Turnstone. 
Other Names.-~- 
None known. 
Status.--The ruddy turnstone is believed td be a fairly common migrant and winter visitant 
to both coasts. 
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