1S83.J ON BIRDS FROM WESTERN AMERICA. 419 
5. A List of the Birds collected by Captain A. H. Markham 
ou the West Coast of America. By Osbert Salvin, 
M.A., F.B.S. 
[Received June 18, 1883.] 
The following list contains the names of the birds' skins collected by 
Captain Albert Hastings Markbam of H.M.S. ' Triumph,' during 
the time be bad command of that ship, when forming one of the 
squadron of the Pacific Station. From this list the greater portion 
of the Laridae have been omitted, as they have already formed the 
subject of a paper by Mr. Howard Saunders (P.Z.S. 1882, pp. 520 
et seqtj.). 
The birds now before ns are 149 in number, and were obtained 
at various points of the western shores of the Pacific from Esquimalt 
in the north to the Straits of Magellan in the south, including some 
from the Galapagos Islands and from the island of Juan Fernandez ; 
the greater portion, however, are from the coasts of Peru and Chili. 
Amongst those of the former country, I find a species of Geothlij- 
pis, which appears to me to be undescribed ; there is also an example 
of a fine Albatross, which I have been unable to determine ; and 
another Petrel, congeneric with our Fork- tailed Petrel, requires a 
name. Besides these novelties, the collection is rich in specimens of 
Procellariidae, of which there are representatives of no less than four- 
teen species in all. 
The references given to each species are taken from published me- 
moirs relating to the country where they were obtained, or from 
some general work on the region to which they belong. Captain 
Markham deserves the thanks of ornithologists for his industry in 
amassing so large a collection during the intervals of the many duties 
involved in the command of a large ironclad in active service. We 
only hope that his example may frequently be followed. 
1. TuRDUS MAGELLANicus, King; Salv. Ibis, 1875, p. 3/6. 
Juan Fernandez, March 1882. 
A young bird assuming its second plumage, which is perhaps a 
shade darker than that of adult individuals from the mainland. 
2. TuRDUS FLAViROSTRis (Sw.) ; Salv. & Godm. Biol. Centr.- 
Am., Aves, i. p. 21, t. 3. f. 1. 
Acapulco, Mexico. 
3. Troglodytes furvus (Gm.). 
Coquimbo, November 1881. 
Two specimens resembling other Chilian examples which have 
been called T. hornensis by Lesson (c/. Sharpe, Cat. B. Brit. Mus. 
vi. p. 257). 
4. Anthus correndeka, Vieill. ; Scl. Ibis, 1878, p. 362. 
$ . Coquimbo. 
420 MR. o. sALViN ON BIRDS [June 19, 
5. SiURUS AURiCAPiLLXJS (L.) ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. 
B. i. p. 280. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
6. Helminthophaga chrysoptera (L.); Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. 
N.-Am. B. i. p. 192. 
Two specimens without labels, probably from Esquimalt. 
7. Dendrceca aureola (Gould) ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 473. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
When writing my paper on the birds of the Galapagos Islands, 
I overlooked the record of the occurrence of this bird on the main- 
land, Fraser having obtained a specimen at Esmeraldas in 1859 
(P. Z. S. 18fi0, p. 291). We have recently received specimens from 
the island of Puna ; and MM. Jelski and Stolzmann found it at Santa 
Lucia, in Western Peru (c/. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 744). 
8. Geothlypis auricularis, n. sp. 
Supra olivaeea, capite summo cinereo , fronte anguste, loris et regione 
suboculari nigris, regions parotica saturate oleaginea ; subtus Icete 
flava, suhalaribus et campterio alari luteis ; rostri maxilla cornea, 
mandibula pallida, pedibus carneis. Long, tola 4'5, al(e 2'2, 
caudce 1*7, rostri a rictu 0*68, taisi 0"8. 
6 . Callao, Peru, December 1881 {A. H. MarJcham). 
Obs. G. (Equinoctiali proxima, sed colore oleagineo regionis paro- 
ticae distinguenda. 
Capt. Markham's collection contains a single male specimen of 
this species, which seems different from the closely allied forms, of 
which G. tEquinoctialis is perhaps the best known. G. semijlava, 
which is its nearest neighbour, has the whole of the ear-coverts black 
and no grey on the head. G. chiriquensis has the grey head, but 
the ear-coverts are black. 
9. Ampelis garrtjla (L.) ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. B. i. 
p. 401. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
10. HiRUNDO ERYTHROGASTER, Bodd. ; Salv. & Godm. Biol. 
Centr.-Am., Aves, i. p. 232. 
6 • Callao, December 1881. 
11. Tachycineta thalassina (Sw.); Salv. & Godm. Biol. 
Centr.-Am., Aves, i. p. 233. 
Two specimens without labels, probably from Esquimalt. 
12. Tachycineta meyeni (Cab.) ; Baird, Rev. Am. B. i. p. 302. 
cJ. Coquimbo, November 1881. 
13. Atticoracyanoleuca (Vieili.); Salv. & Godm. Biol. Centr.- 
Am., Aves, i. p. 229. 
2- Coquimbo, November 1881. 
18H3.] FROM WESTERN AMERICA. 421 
14. Calliste inornata, Gould; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1864, 
p. 350. 
Panama, January 1882. 
15. Rhamphoccelus dimidiatus, Lafr. ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 
1864, p. 350. 
Panama, January 1882. 
16. SaLTATOR ALBICOLLIS (Vieill.). 
Saltator isthmicus, Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1864, p. 351. 
Panama, January 1882. 
17. Sai.tator atriceps, Less.; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1864, 
p. 351. 
Panama, January 1882. 
18. Cardinalis virginianus (L.) ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. 
N.-Am. B. ii. p. 100. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
19. Geospiza fortis, Gould ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 481. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
20. PiEZORHiNA cinerea (Lafr.) ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z, S. 1878, 
p. 137. 
Camarhynehus cinereus, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 321. 
Payta, Peru. 
This species, originally supposed hy Lafresnaye, who described it, 
to be from the Galapagos Islands, is now known as an inhabitant of 
Western Peru, specimens having been obtained at Tumhez by MM. 
Jelski and Stolzmann, by Prof. Steere at Sorritos, and now by Capt. 
Markham at Payta. 
21. Spermophila telasco (Less.); Scl. Ibis, 1871, p. 7. 
cJ. Callao, December 1881. 
22. VoLATiNiA jacarina (L.) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, p. 520. 
cJ. Callao, December 1881. 
23. Cyanospiza leclancheri (Lafr.); Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. 
N. H. ii. p. 277. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
24. Phrygilus gayi (Eyd. & Gerv.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 322. 
$. Coquinibo, November 1881. 
25. Phrygilus alaudinus (Kittl.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 322. 
(S $. Coquimbo, November 1881. 
26. Diuca grisea (Less.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 322. 
d ?. Coquimbo, November 1881. 
Talcahuano, 1881. 
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27. ZoNOTRiCHiA piLEATA (Botlcl.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 322. 
Coquinibo, November 1881. 
28. ZONOTRICHIA GAMBELLl. 
Zunotrichia leiicophrys, var. gamheli, Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. 
N.-Am. B. i. p. 56(J. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
29. Spizella socialis (Wils.) ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. 
B. ii. p. 7. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
30. Embkrnagra striaticeps (Lafr.) ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 
18(i4, p. 352. 
Panama, January 1882. 
31. H.EMOPHiLiA melanotis, Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soe. N. H. 
ii. p. 277. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
32. Chrysomitris barbata (Mol.) 
Clirysomitris capitalis, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, p. 522. 
S ?. Callao, September 1881. 
33. Sycalis luteola (Sparrm.) ; Scl. Ibis, 1872, p. 44. 
2. Coquimbo, November 1881. 
Talcahuauo, 1881. 
34. Cassiculus melanicterus (Bp.) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. 
N. H. ii. p. 278. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
35. Icterus mesomelas (Wagl.) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 223. 
Payta, Peru. 
36. Icterus pustulatus (Wagl.); Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. 
H. ii. p. 280. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
37. Icterus grace-ann^e, Cass. ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1878, 
p. 137. 
Payta, Peru. 
. 38. Agel.«us thilius, Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 323. 
Coquimbo, November 1881. 
39. Sturnella militaris (L.); Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 323. 
Coquimbo, 1881. 
d. Chili. 
1883.] FROM WESTERN AMERICA. 423' 
40. Sturnella bellicosa (De Fil.); Tacz. P. Z. S. 18/4, 
p. 323. 
Payta, Peru. 
41. CuR^us aterrimus (Kittl.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 18G7, p. 323. 
d. Chili. 
42. Cyanocitta stelleri. 
Ci/anura stelleri, Baird, Brew., «&: Ridgw. N.-Am. B. ii. p. 277. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
43. Cyanocorax mystacalis (Geoffr.) ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 
1878, p. 138. 
Payta, Peru. 
44. Calocitta FORMOSA (Sw.) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. 
H. ii. p. 285. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
45. Agriornis livida (Kittl.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 18G7, p. 325. 
Talcahuano, 1881. 
46. Lichenops perspicillattjs (Gm.) ; Cab. & Hein. Mus. 
Hein. ii. p. 47. 
Coquimbo, November 1881. 
47. Centrites NIGER (Bodd.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 326. 
S- Coquimbo, 1881. 
48. ToDiROSTRUM ciNEREUM (L.) ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1864, 
p. 358. 
Panama, January 1882. 
49. An^eretes fernandezianus (Phil.) ; Scl. Ibis, 1871, 
p. 179, t. vii. f. 1. 
Juan Fernandez, March 1882. 
50. An^retes parulus (Kittl.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 327. 
6. Talcahuano, 1881. 
51. Cyanotis azar^ (Naum.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 327. 
S. Coquimbo, 1881. . 
52. Elainea albiceps (d'Orb. & Lafr.) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, 
p. 536. 
$. Callao, December 1881. 
53. Myiozetetes texensis (Giraud) ; Lawr. Mem. Bast. Soc. 
N. H. ii. p. 286. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
•424 MR. o. SALViN ON BIRDS [June 19, 
54. PiTANGus DERBIANI7S (Kaup) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. 
H. ii. p. 286. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
55. Pyrocephalus rubineus (Bodd.). 
Payta, Peru. 
?. Callao, December 1881. 
The Callao specimen is in the dusky plumage not unfrequent in 
birds of this species from the west coast of Peru. 
56. Pyrocephalus nanus, Gould ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 492. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
57. Tyrannus MELANCHOLicus, Vieill. ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. 
N. H. ii. p. 288. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
58. Heteropelma teRjE-pacis, Scl. & Salv. ; Lawr. Ann. Lye. 
N. Y. vii. p. 473. 
Panama, January 1882. 
59. Geositta cunicularia (Vieill.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 321. 
c? $. Coquimbo, 1881. 
60. FuRNARius LONGiROSTRis, Pelz. ; Ibis, 1881, p. 409. 
Payta, Peru. 
This bird agrees with our Ecuadorean specimens called F. cinna- 
momeus, Less. ; but as it seems doubtful if this name really belongs 
to this species, we adopt tliat proposed for it by Herr v. Pelzeln. 
61. CiNCLODES Fuscus (Vieill.). 
Chilian Cordillera. 
c? . Coquimbo, 1881. 
62. CiNCLODES NiGRiFUMOsus (d'Orb. & Lafr.). 
Cillurus nigrifumosus, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, p. 526. 
San Lorenzo Island, Peru. 
63. LePTASTHENURA iEGITHALOIDES (Kittl.); Scl, P.Z. S. 1867, 
p. 324. 
6 2 . Coquimbo, November 1881. 
64. Dendrornis susurrans ( Jard.) ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1870, 
p. 839. 
Panama, January 1882. 
65. PicoLAPTES souleyeti, Lafr.; Scl. Cat. Am. B. p. 166. 
Payta, Peru. 
66. Cercomacra tyrannina, Scl. ; Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1864, 
p. 356. 
Panama, January 1882. 
1883. J FROM WESTERN AMERICA. 425 
67. Pteroptochus albicollis, Kittl.; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 325. 
(S • Coquimbo, November 1881. 
68. Acestrura micrtjra, Gould, Intr. Troch. p. 92; Tacz. 
P. Z.S. 1877, p. 327. 
Calothorax micrura, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pi. 148. 
Payta, Peru. 
69. Myrtis fanny (Less.). 
Calothorax fanny, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. p. 151. 
$ . Lima, Peru. 
70. Thaumastura cora (Less.) ; Gould, Mou. Troch. iii. p. 153. 
Rimac, Lima, Peru. 
71. Rhodopis, sp. inc. 
Payta, Peru, November 1880. 
A female specimen which T am not able to determine satisfactorily. 
It is considerably smaller than R. vesjjer, and may belong to 
S. atacamensis. 
72. Eustephanus galeritus (Mol.) ; Gould, Mou. Troch. iv. 
pi. 265 ; Scl. Ibis, I87I, p. 181. 
Juan Fernandez. 
73. Amazilia pristina, Gould, Mon. Troch. v. pi. 303. 
Lioja, Peru. 
74. Sapphironia ceruleogularis (Gould); Mon. Troch. v. 
pi. 446. 
Colon, Isthmus of Panama. 
75. Stenopsis ^quicaudata (Peale) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, p. 545. 
6 ? . Callao, September 1881. 
76. Picus LiGNARius (Mol.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 328. 
Coquimbo, November 1881. 
77. Hylotomus pileatus ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. B. 
ii. p. 550. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
78. Dryocopus LiNEATUs (L.) ; Tacz. P. Z.S, 1874, p. 546. 
Payta, Peru. 
79. CoLAPTES MEXiCANXJS ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. B. 
ii. p. 5/8. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
80. Centurus elegans (Sw.) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. H. 
ii. p. 294. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
426 MR. O. SALVIN ON BIRDS [Juiie 19, 
81. MoMOTUs MEXicANus, Sw. ; Lawr. Mem. Bost, Soc. N. H. 
ii. p. 289. 
Acapiilco, March 1880. 
82. Ceryle cabanisi, Reich. ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 187-1, p. 047. 
cJ 5. Rio Rimac, Peru, September 1881. 
83. Ceryle alcyon ; Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. B. ii. 
p. 392. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
84. Ceryle xoRauAXA, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 328. 
Rio Rimac, Peru, September 1881. 
85. Crotophaga sulcirostris, Sw. ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, 
p. .548. 
c7 2- Callao, Peru, September 1881. 
Payta. 
86. PiAYA cayennensis (Linn.). 
Pai/a ridibundus, Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. H. ii. p. 293. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
87. CoNURus erythrogenys. Less. ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1 877, p. 328. 
Payta, Peru. 
88. CoNURUS PETZii (Hahn) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. H. ii. 
p. 296. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
89. CoNURUs cyanolyseos, Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 328. 
(S . Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, August 1882. 
90. Pholeoptynx cunicularia. 
Athene cunicularia, Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 339. 
Coquimbo, 1881. 
91. Glaucidium nanum (King); Scl. P. Z. S. 1867> p. 338. 
$. Chih. 
92. Circus cinereus (Yieill.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 330. 
d. Coquimbo, May 1882. 
93. Asturina ruficauda, Scl. & Salv. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
94. BuTEo ery'thronotus (King) ; Scl. P. Z. 8. 1867, p. 329. 
Coquimbo, 1881. 
18S3.] FROM WESTERN AMERICA. 427 
9.1. TiNNUNCULXJS CrNNAMOMINUS, Sw. 
Tinmmculus sparverius, Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 330. 
c?. Chili. 
Payta, Pern. 
The Chihan specimen is a male with the head wholly slate-blue, 
without any rufous patch. 
96. TiNNUNCULUs SPARVERIUS, Baird, Brew., & Ridgw. N.-Am. 
B. iii. p. 169. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
97. Fregata AaUILA. 
d $. Payta, Peru, January 1882. 
The specimen marked a male is in the first plumage ; the other is 
in change to the adult dress, dari< feathers appearing all over amongst 
tlie white ones, showing that the bird was a male and not a female 
as it is marked. 
98. Pelecanus fuscus, Gm. ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 496. 
$. Payta, Peru, January 1882. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
99. SuLA CYANOPs (Suudcv.) ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 496. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
100. SuLA VARIEGAPA (Tsch.) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, p. :,:i4. 
Callao Bay, Peru, August 1881. 
San Lorenzo I., Peru. 
101. Phalacrocorax gaimardi (Less.) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, 
p. 553. 
San Lorenzo I., Peru. 
102. Phalacrocorax brasilianus, Bp. ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, 
p. 553. 
S . Paracas Bay, Peru, October 1881. 
103. Phalacrocorax, sp. ? 
Guadalupe I., 1880. 
A female or young bird, probably of P. dilophus. 
104. Ardea egretta, Gm. 
Herodias egretta, Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. H. ii. p. 310 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
105. Ardea c^rulea, Linn. 
Florida ceeridea, Lawr. Mem. Bo^t. Soc. N. IL ii. p. 310. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
428 MR. O. SALVIN ON BIRDS [JuDC 19, 
106. BuTORiDES viREscENS (LiiiD.) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. 
H. ii. p. 310. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
107. BuTORiDES PLUMBEUS (Sundcv.) ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. 
p. 497. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
108. Nycticorax gardeni. 
Nyctiardea navia, Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. H. ii. p. 311. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
109. Dafila bahamensis (Linn.) ; Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 499. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
110. Bucephala albeola (Linn.) ; Baird, B. N. Am. p. 797. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
111. Erismatura ferruginea. 
(S . (Locality not given). 
112. CoLUMBA flavirostris, Wagl. ; Lavt^r. Mem. Bost. Soc. 
N. H. ii. p. 304. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
113. Melopelia leucoptera (Linn.) ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. 
N. H. ii. p. 30.5. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
114. ScARDAFELLA iNCA (Lcss.) ; Lawr. Mcm. Bost. Soc. N. H. 
ii. p. 305. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
115. Gallinula galeata, Licht. ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1874, p. 559. 
Callao, Peru, 1881. 
116. PoRPHYRIOPS MELANOPS, Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1868, p.461. 
Porphyriops crassirostris (Gray) ; Scl. «& Salv. loc. cit. 
2 . Coquimbo Lagoon, Chili, November 1881. 
117. Parra gymnostoma, Wagl. ; Lawr. Mem. Bost. Soc. N. 
H. ii. p. 312, 
Acapulco, November 1880. 
118. iEGIALITIS SEMIPALMATA (Bp.) ; TaCZ. P. Z. S. 1874, 
p. 560. 
c? . Paracas Bay, October 1 88 1 . 
d . Coquimbo Lagoon, Chih, November 1881. 
1 19. iEGiALiTis NivosA (Cftssiu) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 331. 
Chili. 
1883.] FROM WESTERN AMERICA. 429 
120 Strepsilas interpres (L.) ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 187-1, p. 560. 
cT 2 . Paracas Bay, October, 1881. 
121. Rematopus palliatus, Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 339. 
2 . Paracas Bay, Peru, October 1881. 
122. H^MATOPUs ater, Scl. P. Z.S. 1867, p. 339. 
San Lorenzo I., Peru. 
123. Thinocorus rumicivorus, Eschsch. ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, 
p. 331. 
Coquimbo, 1881. 
12-1. Phalaropus fulicarius (Linu.) ; Baird, B. N. Am, 
p. 707. 
c? . Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
" A solitary specimen got alongside the ship." 
This species has never before been met with so far south on the 
continents of America, and has not even been recorded from Mexico 
or Central America. 
125. RhynchjBA semicollaris, Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 339. 
d . Chili. 
c? . Coquimbo, Chili, 1881. 
126. Tringa minutilla, Vieill. 
Tringa wilsoni, Baird, B. N. Am. p. 721. 
Esquimau, 1880. 
127. Calidris arenaria (Linn.) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1867, p. 339. 
<S $ . Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
128. Ereunetes petrificatus. 111. ; Baird, B. N. Am. p. 724. 
6 2 . Paracas Bay, October 1881. 
129. Heteroscelus incanus (Gm.); Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. 
p. 503. 
Heteroscelus brevipes, Baird, B. N. Am. p. 734. 
Acapulco, March 1880. 
Not previously noticed from Mexico. 
130. Tringoides macularius (Linn.) ; Baird, B. N. Am. p. 735. 
No label. 
131. Numenius hudsonicus (Lath.); Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, 
p. 330. 
2 . Paracas Bay, October 1881. 
132. Numenius borealis (Forst.) ; Baird, B. N. Am. p. 744. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
Not previously noticed on the Galapagos Islands. 
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430 MR. o. SALViN ON BIRDS [June 19, 
133. Angus galapagensis, Sharpe, Phil. Trans, clxviii. p. 469. 
Anous stolidus, Salv. Trans. Z. S. ix. p. 504. 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
The single skin in Captain Markham's collection has unfortunately 
been injured by cockroaches, and the skin of the top of the head is 
almost entirely destroyed. A few feathers, however, remain, and 
these, so far as they go, confirm Mr. Sharpe' s view as to the di- 
stinctive character of the Galapagos bird. 
134. DiOMEDEA BRACHYURA, Tcmm. ; Lawr. B. N. Am. p. 822 ; 
Coues, Pr. Ac. Phil. 1866, p. 177. 
At sea, lat. 33° N., long. 119° W., March 1880. 
135. DiOMEDEA melanophrys, Tcmm. ; Coues, Pr. Ac. Phil. 
1866, p. 181. 
Talcahuano Bay, Chili. 
136. DiOMEDEA irrorata, sp. n. 
Supra dorso medio et alis extus fuliginoso-fusds, dorso antico et 
uropijgio albis nigro transverse variegatis ; capite et cervice iota 
albis, hac supra fiavo lavata; subtus abdomine toto griseo-fusco, 
albo prcecipue in pectore et crisso, minutissime irrorato ; alis intus 
quoque albo et fusco variegatis ; cauda fusca ad basin alba ; 
rostroflavido, mandibulce apice corneo, pedibus corylinis. Long, 
tota 35-0, aim 20*5, cauda 5'5, rostri a rictu 6-2, tarsi 3'8, dig, 
med. 5'1. 
(S . Callao Bay, Peru, December 1881. 
The Albatross described above seems quite distinct from any 
hitherto known. It appears to come next to D, melanophrys, having 
the bill similarly constructed {cf. Coues, Pr. Ac. Phil. 1866, pp. 186, 
187), but the bill is much longer and the bird larger in all its di- 
mensions, except the tail, which is shortei' and more rounded. In 
coloration, too, there is great difference, the upper back and rump 
being variegated with dusky and white instead of pure white, and 
the abdomen wholly dusky with minute white freckles. 
137. Cymochorea markhami, sp. n. 
Omnino fuliginosa fere unicolor, capite toto paulo plunibescentiore, 
tectricibus alarum dilutioribus, cauda profunde furcata, rostro et 
pedibus nigerrimis. Long, tota 9'0, alee 6-9, caudce rectr. med, 
2-6, rectr. lat. 3"8, tarsi ]'0, dig. med. I'l, rostri a rictu I'O. 
$. Coast of Peru, lat. 19° 40' S., long. 75° W., December 1881. 
Obs. C. melani(B, Bp., apud Coues, certe similis, sed capite plum- 
bescente, tarsis brevioribus forsan diversa. 
This species is certainly very closely allied to C, melania of Bona- 
parte as described by Dr. Coues (Pr. Ac. Phil. 1864, p. 76), but 
the head of that species is described as being darker on the sides 
and the region of the eyes as well as the upper parts generally. 
This can hardly be said to be the case in the present bird, the whole 
1883.] FROM "WESTERN AMERICA. 431 
head and throat being rather paler than the body and with a plum- 
beous rather than a sooty tint. 
As in C. leucorrhoa the wing-coverts are lighter than any part of 
the wing ; but this species is obviously distinct, having a white rump, 
as is also the case with Mr. Ridgway's C. cryptoleucura. 
Captain Markham's collection contains two specimens of this 
species, which I propose to call after him. Both are marked as fe- 
males. No species of this genus has been previously noticed in these 
seas, C. melania being from the coast of Mexico. 
138. Majaqueus ^QUiNOCTiALis (Linn.) ; Coues, Pr, Ac. Phil, 
1864, p. 118 ; Salv. Orn. Misc. i. p. 232. 
$ . Coquimbo, Chili, June 1882. 
139. PuFFiNus GRiSEUs (Gm.) ; Salv. Orn. Misc. i. p. 236. 
Callao Bay, Peru, August ISSl. 
140. PuFFiNUS CREATOPUS, Coues ; Pr. Ac. Phil. 1864, p. 131 ; 
Salv. Ibis, 1875, p. 376. 
cj. Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
141. PUFFINUS OBSCURUS (Gm.). 
Charles I., Galapagos. 
Not previously noticed in the Galapagos Archipelago. 
142. Thalassceca glacialoides (Smith) ; Coues, Pr. Ac. Phih 
1866, p. 30. 
6 ? . Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
6 . Valparaiso, Chili, July 1882. 
143. OssiFRAGA gigantea (Gm.) ; Coues, Pr. Ac. Phil. 1866, 
p. 32. 
2 . Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
144. OEsTRELATA DEFiLippiANA, Gigl. & Salvad. ; Salv. Orn. 
Misc. i. p. 255, pi. 33. 
$ . Coast of Chili, December 1881. 
145. OESTRELATA NEGLECTA(Schl.) ; Mus. d. Pays-Bas, vi. Py'o- 
cell. p. 10. 
Juan Fernandez, March 1882. 
Two specimens in Captain Markham's collection are in all essential 
particulars so much like one of MacGillivray's examples of (E. neghcta 
from the Kermadec Is., that I hesitate to separate them. The only 
differences I can trace are in the coloration of the lower plumage, 
which, in the Juan-Fernandez examples, is dusky instead of white, and 
in the inner web of the primaries, excejjt at the tip, being white right 
up to the shaft of the feather instead of having a dark strip dividing 
the white portion of the web from the shaft. 
One of the Juau-Feruandez birds is rather lighter-coloured beneath 
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than the other, and in this respect approaches nearer to (E. neglecta 
and shows that there probably exists no definite distinction between 
the light- and dark-coloured birds. Moreover the dark-coloured 
specimen has the tarsi and the proximal portion of the digits and 
the intervening webs dark like the rest of the foot ; the other has 
these parts the normal colour, as found in the generality of (Estrelata. 
This fact is of importance as tending to show that the colour of the 
tarsi and toes cannot always be looked upon as a specific character. 
In jB. arminjoniana the primaries beneath are only white at the 
base ; but this species and R. neglecta, I am now disposed to think, 
are more nearly allied than I formerly believed to be the case (c/". 
Orn. Misc. i. p. 252, pi. 31). 
146. Daption capensis (Linn.) ; Coues, Pr. Ac. Phil. 1866, 
p. 162. 
West coast of South America, lat. 25° S., loug. 85'^ W. 
lat. 20° S., long. 71° W. 
147. Pelecanoides garnoti (Lesson) ; Coues, Pr. Ac. Phil. 
1866, p. 190. 
6 2 • Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
I much doubt if there is more than one variable species of this 
form, which should bear the name of P. urinatrix (Gm.). 
148. PoDiCEPS MAJOR, Bodd. ; Scl. & Salv. Ex. Orn. p. 190. 
.9. Coquimbo Bay, Chili, November 1881. 
149. PoDiCEPs ROLLANDi, Scl. & Salv. Ex. Orn. p. 190. 
Talcahuano, Chili, 1881. 
6. Further Notes on the Birds of the Ai'gentiue Republic 
By E. W. White, F.Z.S.^ 
[Eeceived June 18, 1883.] 
These notes refer to some specimens, which I was unable to deter- 
mine until I had the opportunity of consulting the collections of Mr. 
Sclater and Messrs. Salvin and Godman, who have kindly furnished 
the necessary names. 
1. NotHOPROCTA DOfiRINGI. 
cJ. Cosquin, Cordova, Arg. Rep., Aug. 1st, 1882. 
Iris reddish brown. 
This is the only example of this species that I have met with in 
the Argentine Republic, where it evidently seems to be rare. It was 
brought to me alive by a native who had been out on the mouutains 
driving cattle ; he told me that they were only to be met with on the 
highest parts of the Sierras, which are covered with a coarse kind of 
grass : the elevation would be about 3000 ft. above the sea-level. 
1 See P. Z. S. 1882, p. 591, et 1883, p. 37. 
1883.] BIRDS OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC. 433 
2. Bubo virginianus (Gm.). 
?. Cosqnin, Cordova, Arg. Rep., Sept. 1, 1882. 
Iris amber. 
This bird was brouglit to me alive, and I managed to keep it for 
some time ; in fact tliey soon become very tame and tractable, some 
of the natives keeping them as pets loose about the farmyard. 
There are a few to be met with in this valley ; and once I went a 
journey of some distance with a friend to the roosting-place of a pair 
in the highlands near the mountain-ravines ; he told me that he had 
often observed them in some large Algarroba trees. 
Our visit was fruitless, but we had ample evidence of their having 
been there lately. The local name for this Owl is " Quitilipe," 
evidently given it from its peculiar hooting. 
3. Aramides ypecaha (Vieill.). 
d". La Plata, Buenos Aires, Arg. Rep., Nov. 2, 1882, 
Iris brown. 
I obtained my specimen in a fine lagoon near La Plata. I have 
observed them in .other parts of the country, but I do not consider 
them by any means abundant. 
4. .SilcHMOPHORUs major (Bodd.). 
S. La Plata, Buenos Aires, Arg. Rep., Nov. 20, 1882. 
Iris amber. 
I did not observe many of these birds about this locality. 
5. Upucerthia dumetoria (Geoffr. et d'Orb.). 
c?. Cosquin, Cordova, Arg. Rep., June 19, 1882. 
Iris dark brown. 
I only obtained two specimens of this species ; they were met 
with in the woodlands, where the trees are raiher scattered, forming 
pretty glades. 
6. Placellodomus sincipitalis (Cab.). 
c? . La Plata, Buenos Aires, Arg. Rep., Nov. 2, 1882. 
Iris amber. 
This bird I obtained in a wood, in fact in the same locality as the 
allied species, and no doubt, owing to its similarity, have often passed 
it over without notice. 
7. Picolaptes angustirostris (Vieill.). 
cJ . Cosquin, Cordova, Arg. Rep., June 19, 1882. 
2 . Cosquin, Cordova, Arg. Rep., June 21, 1882. 
Iris dark. 
Not uncommon in the Algarroba woods on the slopes of the 
mountains. 
8. Sycalis arvensis. 
$. La Plata, Buenos Aires, Arg. Rep., Nov. 14, 1882. 
Iris brown. 
Found commonly in flocks on the plains ; it makes a pleasant 
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chirping when disturbed ; they nest on the ground, under or near a 
tuft of high grass. 
9. PHLtEOCRYPTES MELANOPS (Vieill.). 
(S . La Plata, Buenos Aires, Arg. Rep., Nov. 14, 1882. 
2 • La Plata, Buenos Aires, Arg. Rep., Nov. 6, 1882. 
Iris sepia. 
These birds are found abundantly about the lagoons, where they 
may be seen darting about amongst the tall reeds that form a thick 
mass round the edge of the water ; they are rather difficult to distin- 
guish, as they are of a sombre colour and keep well amongst the 
reeds, only occasionally taking a short flight from one clump to 
another. I found their nests abundant ; rather round in shape, with 
the aperture near the tip, which is very strong and neatly rounded 
off. The nest is made of grass supported on three or four reeds joined 
together for that purpose ; it is built about a foot above the water, 
and is a very neat and strong structure ; the interior is nicely lined. 
I ouce found two nests together, one on the top of the other ; the 
underneath one was occupied, but that above seemed not to have been 
quite finished. 
Three eggs, in a clutch, of a uniform dull pale-green colour. 
Measurement : axis 22 miUim., diam. 15 millim. 
7. On a Collection o£ Birds from Yucatan. By A. Boucard, 
C.M.Z.S. With Notes by Osbert Salvin, M.A., F.R.S. 
[Eeceived Jime 18, 1883.] 
From October 1878 to August 1881 Mr. G. F. Gaumer (the 
well-known American collector of AmblychUa cylindriformis and 
other rare insects) traversed various parts of the State of Yucatan, in 
Mexico, with the object of making collections of natural history. 
At my request he consented to devote himself particularly to birds 
and to study their habits. The notes and observations which he 
has sent me on the general aspect of the country and the habits of 
the birds collected are so interesting, that I have determined to 
have them ))ublished ; and for that purpose I have carefully named 
all the birds he sent me and have prepared the following list. 
Among the birds collected by Mr. Gaumer are some great rarities, 
such as Meleac/ris ocellata, Chrijsotis xantjiolora, Melanoptila gla- 
brirostris, Pyranga roseigitlaris, Icterus auratus, Cyunocitta yuc.a- 
tanica, and Amazilia yucataneiisis, which have been found up to the 
present time only in Yucatan and in the adjoining countries ; but 
a great number of the species found by Mr. Gaumer are the 
same as those which I collected myself at San Andres Tuxtla and 
Playa Vicente, countries situated south of Mexico on the Atlantic 
side, such as Crypturus sallcei, Penelope purpurascens, Crax glo-