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Show 462 MR. A. BOUCARD O N BIRDS FROM YUCATAN. [June 19, 174. [ARAMIDES AXILLARIS, Lawr. In Dr. Cabot's collection from Las Bocas de Silan.-0. Si] 175. [ARAMIDES ALBIVENTRIS, Lawr. In Dr. Cabot's collection from Las Bocas de Silan.-0. S.] 176. PARRA GYMNOSTOMA, Wagl. Very common everywhere near the lakes. 177. [HIMANTOPUS NIGRICOLLIS. In Dr. Cabot's collection.- 0. S.] 178. CALIDRIS ARENARIA (Linn.) ; Lawr. I.e. p. 210. Common at Progreso. 179. STERNA MAXIMA, Bodd. Very abundant on the coast. 180. RHYNCHOPS NIGRA, Linn. Very common on the coast, where many thousands of these birds may be seen at any time at the mouths of the rivers. 181. CRYPTURUS SALL^EI, Bp. " Perdiz " (Spanish name). The Perdiz is common in most parts of Yucatan, and very abundant in the east. Its flesh is highly prized for food, being very fine and savoury. In the dry season this bird may often be seen in great numbers drinking water at the aguadas, and along the roadsides in the heat of the day, where it is easily shot. It is the sport of the boys of the ranchos to go out at 4 P.M. with stones to kill Perdizes ; and those who aim well rarely return unrewarded. It is never seen upon the trees, but is a good runner, rarely taking wing, except when hard pressed. Its song is a single, loud, short, fluie-like whistle, uttered at intervals of one or two minutes in the morning and evening. This bird is found domesticated in many houses ; it is said to rid the premises of the dreaded Alacranes (scorpions). [In Dr. Cabot's collection.-0. Si] |