l^w ,0' ^ CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION B I R D S' E a G S BRITISH MUSEUM. VOLUME IL LONDON: PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. 1902. (All rifjhts )-e!V ■■.■.■.■. 29'.|{ cucullata(r.) 30,351 Thinornis, Gray ■■■■■■■■■ 'i^ nov£e-zealandiffi((5-'»i.)- '^'^''^'^I Anarhvnchus, Q.Si-G • • 31 frontalis, Q.4G. .. 31,351 ,349 26. 349 .. 349 . .. 349 27, 350 27. 350 .. 27 Page Liinosa, Briss ^^ lappouica {Lmn.) ....■■ fi \imos& (Linn.) 40,353 hudsonica [Lath.) "^J- fedoa \Linn.) Symphemia, Rafin. . . . semipalmata {Gm.) Totanus, Bechst -o q=;a fuscus(im«.) 42,3o4 calidvis (Linn.) 4'^ stagnatilis, Bechst oo4 tiavipes (Gni.) ** Helodromas, Kmip • • ^|^ ochropus (Lmn.) .. 354 . . 41 41,354 .. 42 44, 354 Tringoides, Bp ^1 hypoleacus (Linn.) . niacularius (Linn.) . . Terekia, Bp • • • • cinerea (Gdldenst.). . Glottis, Koch nebulariusCGww'i.)- • Rhyacophilus, Kaup . . ■ glareola(&'»n.) . Pavoncella, Lea-^ih ^» pugnax (Linn.) *^ Bartramia, Less ; • • :A o-^ lonaicauda (Z?(T/isi.). oO, 3o5 Ereunetes, Illi(ier ■■ »^ 45 46, 355 .. 47 47, 355 ,.. 47 47, 355 48 48,355 pusillus (Linn: Sub-Eamily Scolopacinae. 51 Sub-Family Peltohyatinae. 31 Peltobyas, Sharpe australis [Gould) 3i Sub-Family Himantopodinse. Himantopus, Briss • ■ 32 himaiitopus (Lmn.) . 32, 3o^ melanunis ( T'.) • • 3o leucocepbalus, Gould. 34, 35J picatiTS, EWm 34,352 n-.exicanus (P. L. S. Midi.) 34, 3o2 melas, H.^J. 35 Recuvvirostra, Linn «'5 avocetta, Linn 35, 35l americana (Gm.) . . 36, 352 novaj-bollandiiE, V 353 Sub-Family Totaninae. Numenius, Briss ^ 36 arquatus (Linn. ). .. . 36, 353 longirostris, Wilson . 38, 353 phfeopus (Linn.) . . 38, 353 borealis. Lath 39 Trvnsites, Cah ' subruticollis ( T'.) o^ Calidris, !%«• % arenaria (Linn.) o^ Limonites, Kaup .^ ^^ minuta, (im;.) •• &^ mim.tilla(r.) .... 5.3,355 temmlncld (Leisl.) . . o6, 30b Heteropygia, Coues 5^ maculata (V.) '5'^ baiidi (C'oin.) 322 ascalaphus, Saviyn 322 abj^ssinicus {Guer.) .... 379 bengalensis {Frunkl.) . . 323 capensis, Smith 323 maculosus ( Vieill.) 323 verreauxi, Bp 324 coromandus {Lath.) .... 324 Nyctea, Steph 325 uyctea {Limi.) 325 Scops, Savicpiy 325 scops {Linn.) 325 spilocephala {Blyth) 320 rutila, Pucher 326 plumipes {Hume) 327 bakkammpeua {Pennant) . 327 glabripes {Sivinh.) 327 lempiji {Horsf.) 327 leucotis ( Tcnun.) 328 icterorhyncha, Shelley . . 328 brasiliana {Gm.) 328 asio {Linn.) 328 tioridana, liidyw 329 macfarlanei {Brewster). . 329 Ninox, Hodys 329 lugubris (r/c/iiV/J 329 SYSTEMATIC INDEX. scutulata, Raffles 329 japonica (Temm. §• Schl.) 330 iboobook (Lath.) 330 counivens (Lath.) 330 superciliaris ( Vieill.) .... 330 Sub-Family Syrniinai. Syrnium, Savigny 331 aluco (Linn.) 331 uralense (Pall.) 331 fuscescens, Temm. Sf Schl. 332 nebulosum (Forst.) 332 rufipes (King) 332 ocellatum, Less 332 newarense [Hodgs.) .... 333 Scotiaptex, Sioains 333 lapponica (Ltetz.) 333 Ciccaba, Wagler 333 albigularis ( Cass } 333 Sub-Family Nyctalinse. Nyctala, Breh7n 334 teugmalmi (Gw.) 334 acadica ( Gm ) 334 Sumia, Datid 334 ulula (Linn.) 334 caparoch (P. L. S. Miill.) 335 Athene, Boie 335 noctua (Scop.) 335 glaux [Savigny) 336 brama ( Temm.) 336 Speotyto, Gloger 337 cunicularia (Mol.) 337 hj-pogsea (Bp.) 338 Glaucidium, Boie 338 passerinum (Linn.) .... 338 radiatum ( Tick.) 338 cuculoides ( Vig.) 339 whitelyi {Sioinh.) 339 Micropallas, Coues 339 whitneyi (Cooper) 339 Family Steigid^. Strix, Linn .340 flammea, Linn 34Q javanica (Gm.) 341 perlata (Licht.) 341 pratincola, Bp 341 delicatula, Gould 441 roseubergi, Schl. .^ 342 Candida, Tick 342 CATALOGUE OF BIRDS' E Cx G S VOL. 11. Sub-Class CARINATiE. Oi der CHARADRIIFORMES. The eggs of the birds of this Order are double-spotted, with the exception of those of Ujidrophasianus chirurgus and Dramas ardeola, which are quite unmarked. The texture of the shell and the amount of gloss are very variable. The shape also varies, but is chiefly of two types, the eggs of the Plovers and Sandpipers being generally pyriform, whereas those of the other groups are chiefly of an oval form. There is a great similarity between the eggs of many of the birds of this Order and those of some of the Gulls and Terns on the one hand, and of the Rails on the other. Sub-Order CHIONIDES. Family CHIONIDIDyE. Genus CHIONARCHUS, Kidder ^- Cows. Chionarchus minor (HartL). C'hiouis minor, Newton, P. Z. S. 1871, p. 57, pi. iv. fig. 7 Cab. 4* Reich. J. f. 0. 1876, p. 327, tab. i. fig. 2 ; Sharpe, Phil. Tram. 168. p. 102 (1879) ; Scl. Zool. ' Challenger ' Exped. ii. pt. viii. pp. 113, 151 (1880). Chionarchus minor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 712 (1890) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. U5 (1899) ; Hall, Ibi^i, 1900, p. 6. The eggs of Hartlaub's Sheathbill are generally of a regular uval form, but a few are somewhat sharply pointed. They are entirel\- gloss less and the shell is rather rough. The ground varies from pale buff or light stone-colour to a rather bright pinkish buff, and this is marked with reddish, chocolate, or purplish brown and underlying pale purple. In the majority, the surface-markings VOL. II. B 2 THINOCORYTHID^. consist chieflj' of liuge blotches and smears, which are confluent and cover the greater part of the shell. In others, they consist of blotches of small size, more or less separate and distinct, and not covering more than about one-quarter of the surface of the shell. The underlying markings are seldom prominent. The eggs measure from 2-05 to 2-5 in length, and from 1'43 to 1'6 in breadth. 2. Kergueleu Island, .Jau. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' 2. Kerguelen Island, Jan. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' 2. Kerguelen Island, Jau. V^oy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' 2 Kerguelen Island, .Ian. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' 3. Kerguelen Island, Dee. (A. E. Eaton). Royal Societj' [P.]. 3. Kerguelen Island, Dec. {A. E. E.). Royal Society fP.I. 2. Kerguelen Island, Dec. {A. E. E.). Royal Society [P.". 3. Kerguelen Island, Dec. (A. E. E). Royal Society [P.]. 3. Kerguelen Island, Dec. (A. E. E.). Royal Society [P.]. S ub-0 rder A TTA GIDES. Family THlNOCORYTHlDiE. Genus ATTAGIS, Less. 4- Is. Geoffr. Attagis gayi, Less. (Plate I. fig. 7.) Attagis gayi, James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 11 (18S)2) ; Shai-pe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 715 (1890) ; Lane, Ibis, 1897, p. 307 ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 145 (1899). The eggs of Gay's Seed-Snipe are generally of a sharplj'-pointed oval form, but sometimes they are pyriform. The shell is smooth and possesses a considerable amount of gloss. The ground is of a creamy-buff colour, slightly tinged with olive, and this is rather thickly marked with specks, spots, and small blotches of pinkish brown, chocolate-brown, yellowish brown, and underlying pale purple. These are more dense at the larger end than elsewhere, and generally form an ill-defined cap. Eight specimens measure from 1-9 to 1-95 in length, and from 1-32 to 1-38 in breadth. 2 Chile. Old Collection. 3. Central Chile (Latidbeck). Berkeley James Coll. 3. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll. Genus THINOCORYS, Esch. Thinocorys orbignianus, Geoffr. (^ Less. Thinocorus orbignyanus, (ScZ. ^ Buds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 178 (1889); James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 11 (1892) ; Lane, Ibis, 1897, p. 306! Thinocorus orbignianus, SharjK, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxiv. p. 718 (1896) • Nekrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 219, pi. iv. tig. 48 (1899). ' Thinocorys orbignianus, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 146 (1899). The eggs of D'Orbigny's Seed-Snipe are pyriform, smooth and glossy. The ground varies from cream-colour to pale creamy-bufi", CnAEADEIIDJE. 3 and this is very delicately marked with black, chocolate-brown, and underlying pale purple. The markings consist of firm, well-defined specks and spots, rather thickly set over the whole shell. At the larger end they are frequently intermingled with lines and scrawls, and form a more or less distinct cap. Fourteen specimens measure from 1'4 to 1-7 in length, and from 1-07 to 1-18 in breadth. 2. Chile. ^ Old Collection. 2. Tarapaca, X. Chile {Rahiner). Berkeley James Coll. 5. Tarapaca {Lune). Berkeley .Tames Coll. 3. Central Chile (Landbeck) . Berkeley .lames Coll. 2. Central Chile (Lcaidbech). Berkeley James Coll. Sub-Order CHARADRIL Family CHARADRUDtE. Sub-Family ARENARIIN^. Genus ARENARIA, Brhs. Arenaria interpres {Linn.). Tringa moriuella, Thten. Fortjijlanz: ges. Vog. tab. Ixi. fig. 1, a-d (1845- 54). Strepsiias interpres, Baedeker, Hier Eur. Vof/. tab. 5. fig. 2 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 303, pi. Ixxix. (1856) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 555(1875); Fcilden, Ibis, 1877, p. 405; id. in Nan-ssHarr. Voy. Polar Sea, ii. p. 210 (1878) ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 900 (1880; ; Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriida>, p. 410 (1887) ; Foynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 69, pi. 17 (1895-6). Charadrius interpres, Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 12, pi. 24 (1885) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 119, pi. 38. tigs. 7, 9 (1896). Arenaria interpres, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 92 (1896) ; id, Rand-l. i. p. 146 (1899). The eggs of the Turnstone are pyriform and possess a fair amount of gloss. The ground-colour is greenish white, pale olive-green, or olive-buff, and this is spotted, blotched, and smeared with various shades of brown, olive-brown, and underlying purplish grey. The markings are coarser and more numerous at the larger end, where they are often confluent and form a cap. Specimens measure from 1"5 to 1*75 in length, and from 1-1 to 1-2 in breadth. 3. Grinnell Land, lat. 81|° N., 30th July Voy. H.M.S. ' Discovery.' [C. Hart). 4. Finmark (iN'wnZr/). Seebohm Coll. 1. Smolen Islands, Norway, June. Mr. A. Rosbach [P.]. 2. South Sweden (//. W. Wheelwright). Salvin-Godman t!oll. 3. South Sweden (//. IV. W.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. South Baltic, 3rd June (Bcnzon). Seubohm Coll. 1. Denmark {Charbvnnier : Hargitt Seebohm Coll. Coll.). 3. Denmark {Kjccrbolling), Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. Island of Lessij, Denmark {Benzon). Seebolnu Coll. b2 CHAKADRIIB.55. Sub-Family H^MATOPODIN.^. The eggs of the Oyster-catchers are usually of a regular oval form, hut at times they are somewhat sharply pointed. A few specimens are elliptical. Tliey possess a small amouut of gloss and are all handsomely marked. Genus H.ffi]y[ATOPUS, Linn. Haematopus ostralegus, Linn. Hfematopiis ostralegus, Tliien. FortpJJariz. qes. Voi/. tah. Ivii. fig. 6, «-/■ (184o-o4); Baedeker, Eier Eur. Viiq. t&h.h. fig. 1 (1855-03); Hewitson, Effi/s of Brit. B. ii. p. 305, pi. Ixxx. (1856) ; Seehohm Sc Hurvie-Brown, Ibis, 187G, p. i290 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 507 (1877); Leijue, Birds Ceylon, p. 987 (1880); Seehohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 4, pi. 24 (1885); id. Geoqr. Distr. Charadriida>, p. 301 (1887); id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 119, pi. 38. fig. 8 (1896); Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 75, pl. 18 (1895-6); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 107 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 147 (1899). The eggs of the European Oyster-catcher are of a pale buff colour, frequently tinged with rufous or olive. The markings consist of spots, streaks and hlotches of dark brown or black, and underlying grey or pale purple. Occasionally they assume the shape of short lines and scrawls. They are generally ver}- evenly distributed over the whole shell, but in some specimens they are coarser and more numerous at the broad end than elsewhere, but they seldom form a well-defined cap. Examples measure from 2-05 to 2-57 in length, and from 1'5 to 1-72 in breadth. 1. Faroe Islands [H. C. Miiller: Hargitt Coll.). 2. Faroe Islands {H. C. M.: Hargitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 15th May (H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 16th May [H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 3. Fartie Islands, 22nd May (H. C. M. : Hari/itr, Coll.). ] Shetland Islands {H. Seehohm). 2. Unst, Shetland Islands {A. Neivton). 3. Copinsha, Orknev Islands {Hargitt Coll.). 3. Loch Maddy, N. Uist, Hebrides, 6th .Ivme (E. T. Seehohm). 3. Loch Maddy, 6th June {E. V. S.). 2. Sutherlandshire, 4th June. 2. Island of Glencoul, Sutherland, 29th May (J. A. Harvie Broivn: Hargitt Coll.). 2. Nairn, Morav Firth, June {H. Gunn. Harqitt Coll.). 3. Whitebridge, Inverness, May {J. Richmond: Hargitt Coll.). 6. Cumberland (Heysham). Seehohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seehohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. vSeebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Gould Coll. H.EJIATOPUS. O 2. Walney Island, 4th June (//. Seebohm Coll. 'Sdioiders). 1. Walney Island. Seebolim Coll. 1. Walnej' Island, ^Gtli June (P. Salvin-Godman Coll. Godman). •■]. Farn Islands 29th May (-iff. iSw^o/j/ft). Seebohm Coll. 2. Farn Islands. Seebohm Coll. 8. F'arn Islands, 16th June (O. Salviri). Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. Cornwall. D. W. Mitchell, Esq. [P.]. 3. Stappen, Xoi-way, 17th June {H. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm). 2. Smiilen Islmds, 26th May {R. B. S.). Dr. II. Bowdler Sharpe [P.]. 3. Smoleu Islands, 2(;th May (R. B. S.). Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe [P.]. 3. Smiilen Islands, 27th May {R. B. S). Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe [P.j. 1. Sweden. S. 0. Salilin, Esq. [P.]. 4. Dag:(i Island, Gidf of Finland (i2«sso2t)). Seebohm Coll. 2. Tromso, Finmark, 10th Jume (R. Seebohm Coll. Colleft ^- H. Seebohm). 2. Tamso, Finmark, 17th June (R. C. ^- Seebohm Coll. H. S.). 2. Tamso, Finmark, 17th Jime (R. C. 8r Seebohm Coll. H. 8.). 2. Jx. Petchora, lat. 6ij° N., 15th June Seebohm Coll. {H. Seebohm if- J. A. Haroie Broken). Hsematopus osculans, Swinh. (Plate I. fig. 3.) Ilajmatopus osculans, Swinhoe, Ibis, 1875, p. 129 ; Seebohm, Geogr. Disfr. Charadriidce, p. 30."5 (1887) ; Shcnye, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. Ill (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 147 (1899). The eggs of the Japanese Pied Oyster-catcher in the CoUectiou were found by Swinhoe after the parent birds had abandoned them. They are of very abnormal shape and coloration. One is a veiy narrow ellipse, the other a narrow pointed oval. The ground is of a pale creamy-buff colour, and this is evenly, but very sparingly, marked with small ispots of jellowish brown and large blotches of pale purple or grey. The two examples measure respectively : 2-25 by 1-4; 2-85 by 1-47. 2. Chefoo, North China {R. Swinhoe). Seebohm Coll. Hsematopus longirostris, Vieill. Ilrematopus longirostris, Macr/lllivrfii/, Voij. ' Rattlesnake,' ii. p. .358 (1852) ; Gould, Handb. Birds Aiistr. ii. p. 215 (1865); Potts, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. ii. p. 68 (1869) ; Campbell, Nests ^- J^t/f/s Austr. Birds, p. 52 (1883) ; Seebohm, Gvogr. Disfr. Charadriidce, p. 304 (1896) ; Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. n. 16 (1888); North, Nests .ii- Eiiys Austr. Birds, p. 299 (1889) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 112 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 147 (1899). The eggs of the Australian Pied Oyster-catcher are rather larger than those of H. ostraler/us, but do not otherwise differ from them. They measure from 2'1 to 2-75 in length, and from 1-55 to 1-75 in breadth. b CHAEADRIID^. 1. Australia. Gould Coll. 2. Australia ( Wihon). Gould Coll. 1. Troughton Island, N.W. Australia. Lieut. G. Oliver [P.]. 2. Port Essington, N. Australia. Capt. Chambers [P.]. 2. Claremont Islands {Capt. Stanley). Vov. II. M.S. 'Rattlesnake.' 1. Howick Islauds, May (J. Mac- Gould Coll. gillivray). 3. Moreton Ba}', N.E. Australia. Gould CoU. 1. Moreton Bay, N.E. Au.stralia. Salviu-Godman Coll. 1. Gippsland, Victoria. F. A.Philbrick,Esq.,Q.C. [P.]. 1. IslandnearCapeFlinders, 12tli Aug. Gould Coll. {J. Macfiillivrai/). 2. Cape Barren Island, Bass Straits, Gould Coll. 28th Oct. 1. Tasmania. Gould Coll. HaBmatopus leucopus, Gam. Hsematopus leucopus, Abbott, Ibis, 1861, p. 156; Scl. ^- Salv. Zool. ' Chullencier' Exped. ii. pt. viii. p. 108 (^1880) ; Seebohm, Geo(p: Distr. Charadriiclce, p. 306 (1887) ; Shnrpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 113 (1896); id. Hand-l. i, p. 147 (1899). Haematopus, sp., Scl. Zool. ' Challei^ger ' Krped. ii. pt. viii. p. 151 (1880). The eggs of the Falkland-Islands Pied Oyster-catcher have Ihe ground-colour slightly darker than that of the eggs of //. ostrahgus, but do not otherwise differ from them. They measure from 2-2 to 2-45 in length, and from FS to 1-65 in breadth. The eggs of an Oysfcr-catcher taken by the 'Challenger' Expe- dition on the Falkland Islands, and not satisfactorily authenticated at the time, are undoubtedly those of the present species ; the eggs of //. ater, the second species of Oystercatcher inhabiting the same islands, being of quite a different type. 3. Falkland Islands (C. C. Abbott). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands ( C. C. A.) Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Falkland Islands. McCormick Bequest. 2. Falkland Islands. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' 4. Falkland Islands. Purchased. Haematopus palliatus, Temm. Ha3matopus palliatus, Baird, Brewer ^- Ridyiv. Water Birds 2S\ Am. i. p. 112 (1884) ; Seebohm, Geoyr. Distr. Charadriida, p. 305 (1887) ;' James, Neiv List of Chilian Birds, p. 11 (1892) ; Shmpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 114 (1896) ; id. Iland-l. i. p. 147 (1899). The eggs of the North- American Pied Oyster-catcher have a much paler ground than those of H. ostralegus, but do not otherwise differ from them. They measure from "2-1 to 2-53 in length, and froui 1-5 to 1-6 in breadth. 1. North America. Old Collection. 3. Plog Island, Virginia {Dr. Hitz: Salvin-Godman Coll. Smiths. I/ist.). 2. Hog Island, 1st July ( TV. E. D. Princeton Univer.sitv, N.J. fE.!. Scott). •' '- -' n^MATorus. I 2. Ilog Islaiiil, 12tli July (W. E. rrincetoii University, N.J. [E.| 1). S.). 1. Hoy Island, July ( W. E. B. !erim, 10th March Hume Coll. ( W. Davison). 1. Salang, Tniika Islaud, 27th March Hume Coll. {J. DurUng). Genus ZONIFER, Sharpe. Zonifer tricolor (F.). Sarciophorus pectoralis, Gould., Handh. Birds Austr. n. i^. 222 (1865); Ramsay, Ibis, 1867, p. 420, pi. ix. fig. 3 ; Uarting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 458; Campbell, Nests Sj- Eqgs Austr. Birds, ■^. 53 (1883); North, Nests Sf Eggs Austr. Birds,' i^. 302, pi. xvii. hg. 6 (1889); Lilford, Ibis, 1896, p. 425. Lobivanellus pectoralis, Seebolnn, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 200 (1887). Zonifer tricolor, Sharjw, Cut. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 154 (1896); id. Rand-l. i. p. 150 (1899). The eggs of the Black-breasted Wattled Lapwing are pyriform but very broad in relation to their length. They have a fair amount of gloss. The ground-colour is olive-bufF, and this is some- what delicately marked with roundish spots and small blotches of dark brown or black, evenly scattered over the shell. The under- lying markings are of a pale purple colour and inconspicuous. Five specimens measure from l"6o to 1'75 in length, and from 1"25 to 1"3 in breadth. 3. New South Wales. Gould Coll. 2. Tasmania [M. Allport). Seebohm Coll. Genus HOPLOPTERUS, Bp. Hoplopterus spinosus {Linn.). Charadrius spiuosus, Thicn. Fortpjianz. qes. Toq. tab. ic. fig, 20 (1845- 54) ; Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 10, p'l. — (1867) ; 2nd ed. iv. p. 168, pi. — (1875). Hoplopterus spinosus, Baedeker, Eier Eiir. I'og. tab. 6. fig. 3 (1855-63) ; Allen, Ibis, 1863, p. 156; Heugl. Orn. N.O.-Afr. ii. pt. i. p. 1004, pi. 49. fig. 10 (1873); Hurting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 456; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 539 (1878) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv.- p. 157 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 150 (1899). Vanellus spinosus, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriida, p. 219 (1887). The eggs of the Egyptian Spur-winged Lapwing are chieflj' pyriform, but many are of a pointed oval form. They have a faint trace of gloss. The ground-colour is buff, frequently with a greenish tinge, and this is boldly marked, more so at the larger end than elsewhere, with black or dark blackish-brown blotches and spots. The underlying markings are of a pale purple colour and are very inconspicuous. The eggs measure from 1-45 to 1-7 itt length, and from 1-1 to 1-17 in breadth. HOPLOrrERUS. 13 Egypt, 27th March {S. S. Allen). Seebohm Coll. Damietta, Kg'vpt (-S'. S. A.}. Salvin-Godman Coll. Daiuietta, 8th March. Seebohm Coll. Damietta, 26th March (J. II. Seebohm Coll. Cochrane). Damietta, lOth April. Seebohm Coll. Ambukol, Soudan, 7th May Seebohm Coll. {Col. Willintghhji Temcr). Taui, Soudan, April ( W. V. ). Seebohm Coll. Hoplopterus ventralis ( Wagl.). Iloplopterus ventralis, Hartin;/, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 455, pi. Ix. tig. 3 ; Oufes, ed. Hume, A^esfs ^- EgffS hid. Birds, iii. p. 347 (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. l'5U (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 151 (1899). Vanellus ventralis, Seebohm, Geoyr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 227 (1887). The eggs of the Indian Spnr-winged Lapwing are either pyriform or of a pointed oval shape. They are almost entirely gloss-less. The ground-colour is pale buff, sometimes very decidedly tinged with green, and this is rather delicately marked with spots and small blotches of black or dark brown. The underlying markings are pale purple and inconspicuous. Occasionally the markings are large and coarse, and sometimes they are linear or streaky. Speci- mens measure from 1'42 to 1"78 in length, and from 1*12 to 1"3 in breadth. 4. Delhi, 14th Mav (C. T. BingJiam). Hume Coll. 1. Kotri Dhoon, N.W. P., 7th April. Hume Coll. 1. Futtehgurh {A. Anderson). Seebohm Coll. 4. Allahabad. lluffie Coll. 1. Allahabad. Hume CoU. 4. Allahabad, 7th March. Hume Coll. 4. Etawah, 12th March {A. O. Hume Coll. Hume). 4. Etawah, 12th March {A. O. H.). Hume Coll. 4. Etawah, 12th March (A. O. II.). Hume Coll. 3. Etawah, l;!th March (A. 0. H.). Hume Coll. 3. Etawah, 14th March [A. O. H.). Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, 14th March {A. O. II.). Hume Coll. 4. Etawah, loth March {A. O. II.). Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, 15th March I A. O. II.). Hume Coll. 4. Etawah, 15th March (A. O. H.). Hume Coll. 1. J'^tawah, ]7lh March (A. O. II.). Hume Coll. 3. ]<;tawah, 27th March (.4. 0. H.). Hume Coll. 1. Saugor, C. Provs. Hume Coll. Hoplopterus speciosus C Wcu/h). Hoplopterus armatus. Ay res, Ibis, 1869, p. 209. Hoplopterus speciosus, Gurney, in Anderss. Birds Dam.-Land, p. 2(37 (1872) ; Sharpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 667 (1875-84) ; 14 CnARAURIID-E. Shnrije, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 161 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 151 (1899). Yanellus speciosus, Seebohm, Geoyr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 221 (1887). The eggs of the Black-backed Lapwing in the Collection are quite iadistinguishable from the eggs of H. spiiiosits. They measure respectively: 1-55 by 1-1 ; 1-57 by 1-1 ; 1-65 by 1-15 ; 1-5 by 1-13. 4. Potchefstroom, Transvaal ( T. Ai/res). Seebohm Coll. Genus BELONOPTERUS, Itekhenh. Belonopteriis cayennensis {Gm.). Charadrius cajenneusis, Thien. Fvrtpftanz. ges. Vog. tab. Iviii. fig. 7 (1845-54). Vanellus cayennensis, Kartiwj, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 4-57 ; Scl. ^- Salv. P. 7,. S. 1879, p. 546 ; Gibson, Ibis, 1880, p. ItiO ; Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. CharadriidcB, p. 216 (1887); Scl. Sc Huds. Arqeiit. Oni. ii. p. 165 (1889); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 210; A2Jlin, Ibis, 1894, p. 205; Li/ford, Ibis, 1896, p. 425. Belonopterus cavennensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 163 (1896) ; id. Hand-Li. p. 151 (1899). The eggs of the Cayenne Lapwing varj' from pyrilbrm to a regular oval shape. They have little or no gloss. The ground-colour is olive-butf', spotted and blotched with black and dark brown, and underlying pale purple. On some specimens the markings are coarse, on others small and dvlicate. The examples in the Collection vary greatly in size, the smallest measuring 1'6 by 1-12 and tbe largest 1-95 by 1--1. 2. Frontino.Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll. {T. K. Salmon). 3. Uruguay. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.]. 1. Uruguay. A. K. MacKinnon, Esq. [P-]. 1. Monte Video {G. Fitzmaurice'), Seebohm Coll. 4. Argentine Hepublic, Sept. A. II. Ilullaud, Esq. [C.]. Belonopterus chilensis (Mol). (Plate I. fig. 8.) Vanellus chiliensis, Yarrell, P. Z. S. 1847, p. 54. Vanellus occidentalis, Harting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 451. Vanellus caveuuensis chilensis, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 218 (1887). Vauellus cayennensis (nee Gm.), James, Neio List of Chilian Birds, p. 11 (1892). Belonopterus chilensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 165 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 151 (1899). The eggs of the Chilian Lapwing resemble those of B. cayen- nensis in the colour and general character of the markings, but' the ground-colour varies, being in some specimens a bright buff and in 15 others a clear olive. Six examples vary from 1-85 to 2*02 leugth, and from 1"35 to I'-i iu breadth. 2. Chile. Old Collection. 1. Chile (E. a Heed). Seebohm Coll. 3. Central Chile [Lamlbeck). Berkeley James Coll. Genus VANELLUS, Bdss. Vanellus vanellus {Linn.). Chavadrius vanellus, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. V6(/. tab. Iviii. fig;. 4, a-f (1845-54). Vanellus cristatus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 6- fig. 1 (1855-63) ; Heivitson, Egys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 301, pi. Ixxviii. (1856); Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 386; Scully, Strug Feathers, iv. p. 186 (1876); Seehohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p! 57, pi. 27 (1885); id. Geogr. Diatr. Charadriidm, p. 210 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 126, pi. 40. tigs. 7, 9 (1896). Vanellus vulgaris, Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 545 (1875) ; Pognting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 63, pi. 16 (1895-6). Vanelhis vanellus, Sharjjc, Cat. Birds B. M. x.xiv. p. 166 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 151 (1899). The eggs of the Common Lapwing are sharply pyriform. Some are slightly glossy ; the majority are, however, gloss-less. The ground is very variable, being pale olive, pale huff', stone-colour or olive-butF. The markings consist of spots and blotches of blackish brown, black and underlying pale purple. They are small and thickly set on some specimens, large and sparse on others. The eggs measure from I'To to 2 in length, and from 1*25 to 1'4 in breadth. 3. Loch Stenness, Orkneys, 19th May Seebohm Coll. {E. Hargitt). 4. Loch ytenness, 19th May {E. H.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Oi-phir, Orkneys, 15th May {E. H.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Loch Luichart, Ross, 15th May Seebohm Coll. jr. Mr.Rae: Hwgitt Coll.). 4. Loch Liuchart, 20th May (E. II.). Seebohm Coll. 3. Loch Luichart, June (JJ'. Mcliae : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 2. Loch Luichart( W.McRae: Hargitt Seebohm CoU. Coll.). 24. Kiiockie, Inverness {Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Ashoptiju, Derbyshire, April (H. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm). 3. Ashopton, 20th April {H. S.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Ashopton, 20th April (H. S.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Lougshaw, Derbyshire {Gordon). Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. \\'ickeu Fen, Cambridgeshire, April. Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. Sherwood Forest, 7th April {H. Seebohm Coll. Seebuhin). 4. Sherwood Forest, 7th May (if. r. Hitz: Henshatv Coll.). Salviu-Godman Coll. 2. Old Tampa Bay, Florida, 20th April Princeton University ,N. J. [E.]. ( W. E. D. Scott). 3. British Honduras, 18th May (O, Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin). 3. British Honduras, I8th May (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll. Ochthodromus geoffroyi ( Wagl.). (Plate I. fig. 9.) ^gialites geottroii, Sioinhoe, Ibis, 1863, p. 405 ; Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 154. ^gialitis geoffroyi, Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 475 (1878) ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 989 (1880) ; Harting, P. Z. S. 1882. p. 355; La Touche, Ibis, 1892, p. 496. Charadrius geoffroyi, Seehohm, Geogr. Distr. CharadriidcB, p. 146 (1887). Ochthodromus geoffrovi, »S'A«rp«, Ca<.i>»-6?s ^. iJf. xxiv. p. 217 (1896); id. Hand-Li. -p. 153 (1899). The eggs of a Plover found by Swiiihoe in Formosa and assigned by him to Charadrius longipes (C. dominicus) are now in the Collection and probably are, as surmised by Seebohm, the eggs of the present species. The eggs of the Greater Sand-Plover are either pyriform or of an oval shape, and they have a fair amount of gloss. The ground-colour is clear pale buff, generally thickly marked with spots and huge blotches of dark umber-brown, or black, and some smaU sirots of pale underlying purple. In a few specimens the markings are comparatively delicate, consisting only of spots and scrawls, but in the majority they are very large and coarse. The eggs are not separable from those of Rostratula capeiisis. They measure from 1"3 to 1-42 in length, and from -95 to 1-07 in breadth. 10. Formosa (i2. Swinhoe). Seebohm Coll. EUDE0MIA3. ZONIBYX. 21 Genus EUDROMIAS, Brehm. Eudromias morinellus {Linn.), Charadrius morinellus, Thien. Fortpjlanz. qes. Vog., tab. lix. fig:. 2 a, 6 (1845-54) ; Hewitson, Egys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 29;5, pi. Ixxvi. fig. i (185G); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 30, pi. 26 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, ^. U'd [imi) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 123, pi. 39. figs. 4, 6 (1896). Eudromias morinellus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 6. fig. 5 (1855-63) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 507 (1876) ; Poyntinq, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 15, pi. 4 (1895-6) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 284 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 153 (1899). The eggs of the Dotterel are chiefly pyriform, but some are quite of a regular oval shape. They have a small amount of gloss. The ground-colour is olive-grey or olive-buiF, boldly spotted and blotched with rich brown or black, and some underlying pale inky-purple, the latter being very inconspicuous and almost absent in some specimens. The surface-markings are almost invariably confluent at the broad end. The eggs measure from 1*48 to l"7o in length, and from 1"1 to 1*2 in breadth. 3. Ben Avon, Banftshire, 3300 ft., Capt. Savile Eeid and W. H. 5th June. Ogihie Grant, Esq. [P.]. 3. Cumberland {Cooper). Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Cumberland (F. Nicholson). Seebohm Coll. 1. Cumberland, oth June (F. N.). Seebohm Coll. 3. Cumberland, July {F. N.). Seebohm Coll. 3. Cumberland, July {F. N.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Lapland. Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Lapland (Hawkins). Seebohm Coll. 2. Toruea, Lapland, June (J. Wolley). Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Kautokeino, Finmark, 26th June Seebohm Coll. (Meves). 3. Kautokeino, 27th June (Meves). Seebohm Coll. 8. Kautokeino, 30th June {Meves). Seebohm Coll. Genus ZONIBYX, Reichenh. Zonibyx modestus (Licht.). (Plate I. fig. 5.) Squatarola cincta, Gould, P. Z. S. 1859, p. 95. Eudromias urvillii, Abbott, Ibis, 1861, p. 155. Charadrius mode,«tus,' Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 105 (1887). Eudromias niodesta, 8cl. ^- Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 171 (1889). Zonibvx modestus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 238 (1896") ; id. iiand-l. i. p. 153 (1899). The eggs of the Falkland-Island Dotterel are long, narrow and pointed. A few examples possess a small amount of gloss, but the majority are quite gloss-less. The ground-colour varies from a pale olive-buff to a rather rich buff, thickly spotted and blotched with 22 CHARADRIID^. black and sparsely with underlying pale purple. The markings are bold and evenly spread over the shell. The eggs measure from I'T to 1-y in length, and from 1.13 to 1-23 in breadth. 4. Falkland Islands (E. McC). McCormick Bequest. 2. Falkland Islands (C. e. yl<^6o«). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. A.). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands (C. C.^.). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. A.). Gould Coll. 4. Falkland Islands (C. C. ^.). Salvin-Godiuan Coll. Genus OXYECHUS, Reichenh. Oxyechus vociferus {Linn.). Cliaradrius vociferus, Thien. Fortjyflanz. gps. Viig., tab. lix. fig. 3 (1845- 54) ; Seehohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 28, pi. 2(5 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Bistr. Charadriida;, p. 120 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 123, pi. 39. fig. 2(189G). /Egialites vociferus, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, p. 33. Oxyeclms vociferus, Baird, Brewer if- Ridgw. Wetter Birds N. Am. . p. 148(1884); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. llf. xxiv. p. 242 (1896); id. Hand-l. i. p. 154 (1899). jEgialitis vocifeia, Dresser, Birds Eur. ix. (Siippl.), p. 345 (1890) ; Pognting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 37, pi. 9 (1895-6). The eggs of the Killdeer Plover are ])yriform and slightly glossy. The ground-colour is pale creamy-buff, marked, more thickly at the broad end than elsewhere, with spots and small blotches of dark brown and black. Some of the markings take the form of lines and scrawls. The underlying spots of dull purple are very incon- spicuous. Specimens measure from 1'41 to 1-6 in length, and from 1-06 to 1-1 in breadth. 1. North America {Hetishaw Coll.). Salvin-Goduian Coll. 4. Fort Benton, N. America {Smiths. Salvin-Godman CoU. Inst.). 4. Little Slave Lake {S. Jones : Salvin-Godman Coll. Henshaw Coll.). 4. Toronto, Canada. Seebohm Coll. 4. Washoe Lake, Nevada, 1st June Salvin-Godman Coll. {H. W. Henshaw). 4. Texas {H. E. Dresser). Seebohm Coll. 3. Ithaca, Nrw York, 4th May (C. J. Princeton Univer3ity,N. J. [E.]. Pennock). Oxyechus tricoUaris ( VieiU.). Charadrius tricoUaris, Thien. Fortpjianz. ges. Vog. tab. lix. fig. 7 a,b (1845-54) ; Seehohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidte, p. 134 (1887). ^•Egialitis tricoUaris, Harting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 457, pi. Ix. fig. 5 ; Sharpe, ed. Laynrd, Birds S. Africa, p. 662 (1875-84). Oxyechus tricoUaris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 247 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i.p. 154 (1899). The eggs of Temminck's Three-banded Plover in the Collection OXVECHUS, JEQIALEDS. 23 are pyriform and gloss-less. The ground is cream-colour, and this is covered in a remarkable manner with an intricate tracery of interwoven lines, both coarse and fine, of a purplish-brown colour. These lines are everj^where thickly disposed over the shell, but they are still more crowded in a series of ill-defined zones round the egg. A pale underlying purple tinge suffuses the shell. Two examples measure respectively : 1-23 by '88 ; 1*25 by -9. 2. Cape Colony (E. L. Layard). Seebohm Coll. Genus ^GrlALEUS, Eeicheah. iEgialeus semipalmatus (B^j.). Cliaradrius semipalmatus, Thien. Fortpflanz. (jes. Vdij. tab. lix. fig. ba,b (1845-54); Seeb->hm, Geor/r. Distr. Charadriidee, p. 123 (1887). -Egialitis semipalmatus, Buird, Brewer 8f Ridgw. Wafer Birds N. Am, i. p. 154 (1884). ^Egialeus semipalmatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 250 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 154 (1899). The eggs of the Semi-palmated Ringed Plover are pyriform, and possess a small amount of gloss. They are of a pale buS: colour, marked with spots and small blotches which are well-defined, deep black, and of a somewhat roundish form. The markings are more frequent at the larger end than elsewhere, but they seldom coalesce and form patches. The iinderl3dng markin'^s are pale purple and inconspicuous. Examples measure from 1"27 to 1*45 in length, and from '93 to 1"03 in breadth. 2. North America. Thienemann Coll. 4. North America (Harti/it/ Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Hudson's Bav (II. E. IJresser). Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. Sable Island," Nova Scotia (P. S. Salvin-Godman Coll. Dodd: Henshaw Coll.). 2. Disco, Greeulaud (jR. McC). McCormick Bequest. Genus .ffiCJIALITIS, Bo'ie. .Slgialitis hiaticola {Linn.). Charadrius hiaticula, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 296, pi. Ixxvii, figs, i, ii (185i3) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 20, pi. 26 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 125 (1887). ^Egialitis hiaticula, Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 497 (1876); Seebohm ^ Harvie-Bnnvn, Ibis, 1876, p. 239; Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 155; Pognting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 25, pi. 6 (1895-6). .(Egialitis hiaticola, 'Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 256 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 154 (1899). Charadrius hiaticula major, Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 20, pi. 26 (1885); id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 126 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 121, pi. 40. figs. 1, 3 (1896). 24 CHABADBIIDiS. The eggs of the Einged Plover are sharply pyriform and fairly glossy. The ground varies from cream-colour to pale buff, often tinged with pale green. It is marked with spots and small blotches of dark brown or black, evenly spread over the shell. On some examples the markings consist entirely of small spots ; on others, small blotches preponderate. The underlying markings of pale, purple are very conspicuous on many specimens. The eggs measure from 1-25 to 1-55 in length, and from -95 to I'Oo in breadth. Faroe Islands {H. C. Miiller : Harffitt Coll.) Faroe Islands (H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.) Faroe Islands {R. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). Faroe Islands, 1st June {H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). Faroe Islands, 4th June {H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). Faroe Islands, 5th June (H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.) Nairn, Scotland, June {H. Gunn: Hargitt Coll.). Nairn, June {H. G.: Hargitt Coll.). Warkworth, Northumberland, June (P. Godman ^ O. Salnn). Farn Islands, Ist June (Harciitt Coll.). Farn Islands, 4th June ( W. Cuth- bertson : Hargitt Coll.). Farn Islands, 28th May (H. See- bohm). Farn Islands, 4th June {H. S.). Farn Islands, 19th June (H. S.). Farn Islands, 19th June {H S.). Clinsdale, Liverpool, 9th May. Walney Island, 3rd July (P. Godman). The Warren, Caernarvon, 20th May (F. Nicholson : Hargitt Coll.). Thetford Warren, Norfolk, April (i:. Newton). Cornwall. Sweden. Nilima, East Bothnia, 14th June (/. Wolleg). East Pomerania {T. Holland). R. Petchora, lat. 68° N., 24th June {H. Seebohm S,- J. A. Harvie- Broxon). Yenesei Valley, lat. 7H° N., 3rd July (H. S.). Yenesei Valley, lat. 7U° N., 3rd S\x\y{H.S.\ Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman CoL. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. H. Durnford, Esq. [P.]. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll Montagu Coll. S. 0. Sahlin, Esq. [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. ^GIALITIS. 25 ^gialitis dubia (Scop.). Charadrius minor, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 299, pi. Ixxvii. fig. iv(1856); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 16, pi. 2C> (1885); id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidee, p. 130 (1887); id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 120, pi. 40. fig. 2 (18(JC). iEgialitis philippensis, Beavan, P. Z. S. 1864, p. 376; id. Ibis, 1868, p. 389. ^gialitis curonica, Ei-esse?-, Birds Etir. \n. yt. 491 (1876); Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 952 (1880) ; Irby, Orn. Sir. Gibr. 2ncL ed. p. 269 (1895) ; Poxjnting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 31, pi. 7 (1895-6). -^gialilis dubia, Ocdes ed. Hume, Nests <.y Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 338 (1890) ; ^^hcaye. Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 263 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 154 (1899). .^gialitis jerdoni, Oates, op. cit. iii. p. 340 ; Barnes, Journ, Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. vi. p. 22, pi. — . fig. 850 (1891). The eggs of the Little Ringed Plover are sharply pyriform and perfectly gloss-less. The ground-colour is pale buff, in many cases faintly tinged with green ; it is rather densely marked all over with specks, small spots, streaks and lines of umber-brown or black. The markings are always extremely delicate, and they are generally more frequent at the large end than elsewhere. The underlying markings consist of small spots of pale purple. The eggs measure from 1-1 to 1-25 in length, and from -8 to -9 in breadth. 3. South Sweden (H. W. Wheelwright). Salvin-Godman Coll 4. Esthonia, Baltic Provs. {Russow). Seebohm Coll. 3. Esthonia (Bussow). Seebohm Coll. 4. Mannsfeld, Saxony, 8th June (Dr. Seebohm CoU. 1. Casas Viejas, Cadiz, May (Z. H. Irbg). Seebohm Coll. 1. Kashmir, 14th May (W.E.Brooks). Seebohm Coll. 3. Kashmir (W. E. B.). Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, 19th Feb. {W. E. Brooks). Seebolim Coll. 4. Allahabad, 7th Feb. Hume Coll. 2. Allahabad, 10th Feb. Hume Coll. i. Allahabad, 15th Feb. Hume Coll. 3. Allahabad, 14th March. Hume Coll. 4. Raipur, C. Provs. Hume Coll. 2. Maunbhoom, 21st March (B. C. Beavati). Salvin-Godman Coll iEgialitis peroni {Bp.). -(Egialitis peroni, Sharps, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 350 ; id. Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 273 (1896) ; Grant 8,- Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 247, pi. vi. tig. 8; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 1.54 (1899). Charadrius peroni, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidee, p. 166 (1887). The eggs of the Malay Sand-Plover are of a regular oval form and gloss-less. The ground is pale cream-colour, and this is thickly marked with spots, streaks, lines, and scrawls of dark brown or black, together with some underlying markings of pale purple. 2Q CHAEADRIID^. Five examples measure from I'lo to 1-32 in length, and from -85 to "9 in breadth. 2. Labiian, Borneo. Sir Hug-h Low [C.]. 3. Eugano, N.E. Luzon. J. Whitehead, Esfj. [C.]. .ffigialitis alexandrina (Linn.). Charadrius cantianus, Heicitson, Eij/js of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 298, pi. Ixxvii. fig. iii (^1856) ; Seebohvi, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 25, pi. 26 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 108 (1887) ; id. J^t/t/s of Brit. Birds, p. 122, pi. 40. lig-s. 4, 6 (1896). ^gialites cantiacus, Salvin, His, 1859, p. 355. yEgialites cantianus, Tristram, Ibis, 1860, p. 78; Stcinhoe. Ibis, 1863, p. 405 ; Lei/ge, Birds Ceylon, p. 947 (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests 8)- Eyys hid. Birds, iii. p. 337 (1890) ; Poyntiruj, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 33, pi. 8 (189.5-6). ^gialitis cantiana, Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 483 (1876) ; Shmye, Ibis, 1891, p. 113. Charadrius cantianus dealbatus, S'eebohm, Geogr. Disfr. Charadriidce, _p._170 (1887). yEgialitis alexandrina, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 275 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 154 (1899). The eggs of the Kentish Plover are i^yriform and glossless. The ground-colour varies from a pale to a dark buff, occasional!}- tinged with pale green, and is covered, pretty evenly all over, with specks, spots, and scrawls of dark brown or black, together with some small underlying markings of pale purple. They measure from 1-16 to 1"36 in length, and from -85 to Oo in breadth. 2. Rye, Sussex (P. Godman). Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Dungeness, Kent. Gould Coll. 2. Lydd, Kent, 25th May {H. Seebohm Coll. Saunders). 5. Bale de Somme, France (Noury ; Seebohm Coll. Han/itt Coll.). 2. Sylt, Denmark, 30th May. H. Durnford, Esq. [P.]. 4. Missoloughi, Greece, 25th May {H. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm). 4. Missolonghi, 25th May {H. S.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Missolonghi, 2.5th May (if. «.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Missolonghi, 2.5th Mav (i/. -S.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Missolonghi, 25th May (H. S.). Seebohm Ci.ll. 4. Smyrna, 12th June (//. S.). Seebohm Coll. 1. Chot Sabouu, Algeria, 5th June Salvin-Godman Coll. (H. B. Tristram ^- TV. H. Simpson). 3. Chot Saboun, 15th June (H. B. T. Salvin-Godman Coll. &i W.H.S.). 1. Chot Saboun, 15th June (H. B. T. Salvin-Godman Coll. 4- W. U.S.). 1. Chot Saboun, 21st June (H. B. T. Salvin-Godman Coll. S>- W. H. S.). 1. Ain Djendeli, Algeria, 20th May Salvin-Godman Coll. {O. Salvin). 6- Tunis. L. Eraser, Esq. [C.]. 1. Damietta, Eoypt, May [J. H. Seebohm Coll. Cochrane). 3. Fao, Persian C4ulf. W. D. Gumming, Esq. [P.]. 1. Jask, Persian Gulf. Hume Coll. 2. Ceylon, 1st July ( W. V. Legye). Hume Coll. 0. Formosa {li. SwinJwe). Seebohm Coll. 1. Chefoo, N. China, April {Dr. Sten- C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.]. house, R.N.). .ffigialitis ruficapilla {Temm.). ^gialophilus ruficapillus, Gotild, Himdb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 235 (1865) ; Campbell, Nests Si- Ec/qs Austr. Birds, p. 54 (18Sv5). ^gialitis ruficapilla, Hariimj, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 4o9, pi. Ix. tig. 8; North, Nests i<)-E(i(is Austr. Birds,, ix 306 (1889) ; Shar2K, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 286 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 155 (1899). Charadrius rulicapillus, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriid;e, p. 164 (1887). The eggs of the Red-capped Plover vary from pyriform to a pointed oval shape. They are quite gloss-less. The ground-colour is buff, and this is marked with spots, small blotches, streaks, and a few lines and scrawls of black, together with some pale purple underlying blotches. The markings are larger and more frequent at the broad end than elsewhere. Seven specimens measure from 1*12 to l-j!5 in length, and from -9 to -93 iu breadth. 3. South Australia (C. GomM). Gould Coll. 2. Bass Straits (C. (?.). Gould Coll. •2. Rotnest Island, W. Australia Seebohm CoU. {HaHing Coll.). JEgialitis coUaris ( VieilL). ^Egialitis collaris, -S'e^. S,- Salv. R Z. S. 1866, p. 199; 1873, p. 309; Hurting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 458, pi. Ix. fig. 7 ; Scl. ^- Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 173 (1880) ; SharjK, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 288 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 155 (1899). Charadi'ius collaris, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 173 (1837). The eggs of Azara's Sand-Plover in the Collection differ slightly from each other. One is pyriform, of a pale buff colour, spotted all over with umber-brown. The other is a regular oval, of a warm buff colour, and cove?"ed with black spots, lines and scrawls. Two examples measure respectively : I'l by "82 ; 1"06 by •11. 1. Ucavali River, Upper Amazouia Seebohm Coll. (E. Bartlett). 1. Ucayali River {E. B.). J. E. Harting, Esq. P.l. .ffigialitis nivosa, Cass. (Plate II. fig. 5.) .iEgialitis alexandrina nivosa, Baird, Brewer ^- Ridgiv. Water Birds N, Am. i. p. 164(1884). 28 CHABADRIID^, Charadrius cantianus nivosus, Seebohw, Geogr. Dittr. Charadriida, p. 171 (1887). ^gialitis nivosa, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 290 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 155 (1899). The eggs of the Snowy Sand-Plover in the Collection are closely alike. Two are somewhat pyriform, the third is of a regular oval shape. They are all glossless. The ground-colour is very pale creamy-bufF, rather elegantly marked with spots, lines, and scrawls of dark brown or black, and a few underlying marking* of pale purple. Three specimens measure respectively : 1'2 by •87 ; 1-24 by -9 ; 1-27 by -91. 3. Santa Barbara, California, 8th July Salvin-Godnian Coll. {H. W. Henshaio). JEgialitis meloda {Ord). ./Egialitis meloda, Bnivd, Brewer ^- Bidgxo. Water Birds N. Ain. i. p. 160 (1884) ; Sharpe, Ha7id-l. i. p. 155 (1899). Charadrius melodvis, Scebohm, Geoyr. Distr. C/iaradriidep. p. 121 (1887). jEgialitis nielodiis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 292 (1896). The eggs of the American Piping Plover are jiyriform and are occasionally very slightly glossy. The ground-colour is of a very pale creamy-buff, marked all over, but not thickly, with small round spots of umber-brown or black, together with others of pale purple. The markings are very well-defined, and it is seldom that two spots coalesce together. Eight examples measure from 1*17 to 1-3 in length, and from -95 to 1 in breadth. 1. North America {Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. Ipswich, Massachusetts (»S'. L. Salvin-Godman Coll. Greemcood : Henshniu Coll.). 2. Barnegat, New Jersey, 28th June PrincetonUniversity,N.J.[E.]. ( W. E. D. Scott). .ffigialitis occidentalis. Cab. Charadrius ncciAeTiiaX\s,Seebohni, Geogr. Distr. Charadriid~ D V t' ic^T „ ai\(\. ir„,.t:^„ p. Z. S. 1874, p. 4o9 • The sole egg of the Australian Stilt in the Collection is of a somewhat pointed oval form and very slightly glossy. It is of a greenish stone-colour, and is covered sparingly with spots and blotches of deep brown and underlying pale purple. This egg resembles many of those of the Common Stilt. It measures 1'7 by 1-2. 1. River Murray, near Adelaide, 17th E. S. Moulden, Esq. [P.]. Dec. Himantopus picatus, Ellm. Himantopus uovje-zealandi». Potts, Trauif. ^ew Zeal. Ind. ii. p. 70 (1869). Himantopus leucocephalus, Hartinq, P. Z. *S'. 1874, p. 459 ; Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. p. 21 (188S). Himantopus leucocephalus picatus, Seebohm, Gtogr. Distr. Charudriidce, p. 284 (1887). Himantopus albicollis, Buller, torn. cit. p. 27. Himantopus picatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 319 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 156 (1899). The two eggs of the New Zealand Pied Stilt in the Collection are pointed ovals and have a small amount of gloss. They are hardly separable from the eggs of (he Common Stilt, but they arc rather larger. The ground-colour is olive-buff, and it is spotted and blotched with dark brown. The underlying markings are of a rather dark inky-purple and very prominent. Two examples measure respec- tively : 1-y by 1-2; 179 by 1-2. 2. Canterbury, New Zealand, 14th Oct. Seebohm Coll. (J. R. Cook: Hurting Coll.). Himantopus mexicanus {P. L. S. Muller). Himantopus nigricollis, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Tog. tab. Ixiii. fig. Qa,b (1845-54). Himantopus mexicanus, Baird, Breioer Sf Pidgiu. Wafer Birds N. Am. i. p. 345 (1884) ; Seebohm, Geogr. JDistr. Charadriida;, p. 279 (1887) ; Sharjye, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 320 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 156 (1899). IltJIVNTJPUS. — RECURVIROSTIIA. 35 The eggs of the North-.lmericaii Stilt are rather larger than those of the Common Stilt, bat do not otherwise differ from them. They measure from I-? to 1-9 in length, and from 1"1S to 1'26 iu breadfh. 1. North Aiueriea (Sniit/is. Iii4.). Salviii-frodman Coll. 1. North America (/TprtsAaiu Coll.). Salvin-Godiuan Coll. 1. Utnh {Henshaw Coll.). Sdviu-Godram Coll. 4. Wa^lioe Lake, Nevada (//. JF. Hen- Salvin-Cidman Coll. .■.y if. Seebohm Cull. ''^cebokin). 4. Jutland, loth May. J. Stares & E.Earle,Esqrs. [P.J. Limosa hudsonica (Lath.). (Plate II. fig. 11.) Limosa Lferaa.stica, Baird, Brewer S) Riilijir. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 2(,0 ( 1884) ; MacFnrUme, Proc. U. i>'. Nut. Mus. xiv. p. 428 (1891). Liuio.-a luid.sonica, ISeehvhm, Geo(jr. Uistr. Cfiuradriidce, p. 392 (1887) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 388 (189(3) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 159 (1899). The eggs of the American Black-tailed Godwit, or Hudsonian Godwit, do not appear to be separable from the eggs of Z. limosa, but it may be noted that the three examples in the Collection are very lengthened and narrow. They measure respectively : 2"15 by l-;5: i!-15by 1-4; 2-1 by 1-4 2. Hudson's Bay. Gould Coll. 1. Hudson's Bay. Seebohm Coll. Gentis SYMPHEMIA, Rajin. Symphemia semipalmata {Gm.). Totanus scniipalmatus, Thien. Fortjrflmz. r/es. Toy. tab. Ixiv. fig. 1 (] 845-54); Seebohm, Geoyr. Bistr. Charadriidee, p. 358 (1887). Catoptiophorus stmipalmatus, Baedeker, Eier Fait. Voij. tab. 30. fig. 6 (1854-G3). Synipbeniia semipalmata, Bree, Birds Fvr. 2nd ed. v. p. 15, pi. — (1876) ; Baird, Breu-er i^- liidi/ir. Wuter Birds N. Am. i. p. 285 (1884); iSharpe, Cat. Birds B. 'M. xxiv. p. 405 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 100 (1899). The eggs of the Willet are pyriform, and possess a considerable amount of gloss. The ground-colour is very variable, being pale greyish-green, pale buff, stone-colour or brownish buff, and this is spotted and blotched, more thickly at the broad end than elsewhere, with yellowish-, umber-, or dark chocolate-brown, fogetlier with some underlving inky pur])le. On some specimens the markings are .small, on others they are of large size and frequently conflueiit. The eggs measure from 2-02 to 2-2 in length, and from 1-4 to 1-55 in breadth. 5. North Am(>rica (Henshaic Coll.). Salvin-Godmaii Coll. 1. North America. A. D. Bartlett, Esq. [P.]. 1. North America {Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Col 1. Nortli America ( T. M. Breirer). Snlvin-Godiuan Coll. 2. North America. Seeliobm Coll. 2. North America (Hanjitt Coll.). Sctbohm Coll. 3. I'tah. Seebohm Coll. (\. Utah. Seebohm Coll. 1. Cobbs Island, Virginia, 30th May. Seebohm Coll. 4L^ CHAPADRIID.E. 2. Cobbs Island, 16th Mcay ( W. E. I). Princeton Univemtv, N. J. [E.]. Scott). 2. Cobbs Mand,16tli May ( 77': EZ).^.)- ,> .» » 4. CobbsIsland,28thJune(TT':^.Z>.6-.). „ „ „ 1. Ilog Island, Virginia (S^niths. lust.). Salvin-Godman Coll. Genus TOTANUS, Bechst. Totanus fuscus {Linn.). Totanus fuscus, Thien. Fortjyflanz. gea. Vop. tab. Ixiv. fig. 2«, 6 (1845- 5-J) ; Heivitson, Eygs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 326, pi. Ixxxviii. (1856); Wheelwright, Spniiff and Summer in Lap/and, p. 349 (1871) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 165 (1875) ; Le(/c/e, Birds Ceylon, p. 848 (1880); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, in p. 145, pl.32 (1885); id. Geogr. Distr. Chnradriida', p. 35] (1887) ; id. Eygs of Brit. Birds, p. 141, pi. 44. tigs. 7, 9 (1890) ; Poynting, Eyqs of Brit. Birds, p. 223, pl. 47 (1895-6) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. 'M. xxiv. p. 409 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 160 (1899). Erj'tliroscelus fuscus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 71. fig. 3 (1854-G3). The eggs of the Dusky, or Spotted, lledshank are pyriform and rather glossy. The ground-colour in the majority of the eggs in the Collection is dull green ; in some, olive-buff; and in others, stone- colour. The markings are bold, and consist of spots, blotches, and smears of rich brown and chocolate-brown, with underlying inky- purple. On some specimens the blotches become confluent over the broader half and nearly hide the ground-colour ; on others, the markings are more evenly distributed over the shell. A few speci- mens are marked Avith some blackish hair-lines at the larger end. The eggs measure from 1-75 to 1'95 in length, and from 1-25 to 1-35 in breadth. 2. Sodankyla, Lapland {J. Wolley). Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Sodankyla, Lapland ( /. W.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Manna, Lapland (J. jf'.). Salviu-Godman Coll. 1. Awen Wuoma Ranta, Lapland, Salvin-Godman Coll. 13th June {J. W.). 1. Sejwowara Sadio, Lapland, 13th Salvin-Godman Coll. June (J. W.). 1. Wuondu-iiirwi, Lapland, 15th July Seebohm Coll. {J. W). 2. Muotka-jiirwi, Lapland, 6th June Seebohm Coll. {J. W.). 1. TorasSirpp, Lapland, 12th June Seebohm Coll. {J. W.). 1. Pideoaovua, Lapland (J. H .). Seebohm Coll. 5. Lapland {Meies). Seebohm Coll. 2. l^&^\&nA{Meves: Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Muonioniska, Lapland (Nordvi). Seebohm Coll. 4. Muonioniska, Lapland, 1st June Seebohm Coll. {Knoblotk). 3. Muonioniska, Lapland, 4th June Seebohm Coll. {KnoblocJc). 4. Muonioniska, Lapland, 5th June Seebohm Coll. {Knoblock). 2. Quickjock, Lapland (H. W. Seebohm Coll. JVheelwriyhf). 43 Totanus calidris {Linn.). Totanus calidris, T/iien. Fortj)flanz. r/cs. r%. tab. Ixiv. fig. o, «-?« (184o- 54); He.icit.son, E(jys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. SiJi), pi. Ixxxix. (i8o6) ; Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 387 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 157 (1875); Scu/li/, Stray Fedthers, iv. p. 189 (1876) ; Legije, Birds Cei/lon, -p. So'J (1880); Sec'boJun, Brit. Birds, '\U.Y>.'i-iO, \>l.''i-2 (\88r)); id. Qeogr. Dktr. Charndriidce, p. 358 (1887) ; id. E[;c/s of Brit. Birds, p. 140, pi. 44. fi^s. 2, 5(1806) ; Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 217, pi. 46 (1895-6); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. At. "xxiv. p. 414 (1896); id. Hand-l i. p. 160 (1899). Gnmbetta calidris, Baedeker, Eur. T'bg. tab. 37. fig. 4 (1854-63). The eggs of the Common Redshauk are pyriform, and have a fair amount of gloss. The ground varies from cream-colour or pale huff to a rich ochraeeous buff, and this is spotted and blotched with rich chocolate-brown and black, with underlying pale purple. The markings on the broad end of the egg are bolder than elsewhere and frequently form an irregular cap. All four specimens forming the clutch taken by Colonel H. W. Feilden in Norfolk are of a pale blue colour, minutely speckled with rufous, and are quite abnormal. Jsumerous examples measure from 1'62 to 1-9 in length, and from 1-13 to 1'3 in breadth. 2. Great Britain. 4. Loch Awe, Sutberlaudshire {Hargift Coll.). 3. Kiiockie, Inverness-shire (Hargift Coll.) 3. Knoclde (Hargift Coll.). 3. Wbitebridge, Inverness-shire, Mav (Hargift Coll.). 4. Carlisle,' 11th May. 4. \\'ells, Norfolk, 2i'nd June. 4. ■\Valnev Wash, Cambridge, 17th May ( [('. Farren). 4. Leadenhall Market, London. 4. Smolen Islands, Norway, May. 4. Kistrand, Norway, 22nd June (-ff. Seehohm). 4. Varanger Fjord, Norwav, Juno (Nordvij. 4. Valkenswaard, II. .Hand, 23rd May (H. Seebohm). 2. Valkenswaard, 24th May (H. S.). 1 . Valkenswaard, 28th INIav (if. -S.). 1. Valkenswaard, 29th May (H. S.). 3. Hdtliiiii. Holland, June (T. Holland). 4. Holland. 4. St. Humbert, Belgium, 6th Juno (,/. Baker). 1. San Lucas, Spain (H. Saunders: Hargift Coll.). 4. Yarkand, Central Asia, 22iid A]iril (./. Scull//). 4. Yarkand, 22nd April (J. S.). Montagu Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Rev. A. II. Macpherson [P.]. Col. II. W. Feilden [P.]. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll Gould Coll. Salvin-Godman Cull. Seebohm Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. 44 CHAEIDRIID.H. Totanus flavipes (Gm.). Totaniis flavipes, Netcton, P. Z. S. 1867, p. 166, pi. xv. fig. 5 ; Baird, Bmver Hf Riclqw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 273 (1884); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ill. p. 130, pi. 32 (188o) ; id. Geoqr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 364 (1887) ; MacFarlane, Proc. U.S. Nat. Miis. xiv. p. 4i>8 (1891 ) ; Poyntim/, Eqys of Brit. Birds, p. 215, pi. 45 (1895-6) ; Dresser, Birds i:ur."ix. (Suppl.) p. 377 (1896); Seebohm, Egqs of Brit. . Birds, p. 139, pi. 44. tig. 11 (1896) ; Shmye, Cut. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 431 (1896) : id. Hand-l. \. p. 160 (1899). The few eggs of the Yellowshank, or Yellow-legs, in the Collection are pj-riform. Two are fairly glossy, of a pale greenish -buff colour, and marked all over with spots and small blotches of rich blacki.sh brown and underlying pale purple, the blotches being more or less contluont over the broad end. Two others are gloss-less and of a rich cream-colour, marked with spots and blotches of dark brown and very conspicuously with uuderlyiug inkj'-purple. The four specimens measure respectively: 1-7 by I'lG; I'Tbyl'lT; 1'67 by M5; 1-73 by 1-18. 2. Anderson River, Arctic America, Salvin-Godman Coll. 22nd June (R. MacFarlane, Smiths. Inst.). 1. Anderson Kiver Fort, June {li. Seebohm Coll. MacF.). 1. Fort Anderson {R. MacF.). Salvin-Godman Coll. Genus HELODROMAS, Kaup. Helodromas ochropus {Linn.). Totanus ochropus, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Viiy. tab. Ixv. tig. \,a-c (1845-54) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii p. 834*, pi. xc* (1856) ; Wheelwright, Spring 8f Summer in Lapland, p. 350 (1871) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 135 (1876) ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 862 (1880) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 136, pi. 30 (1885); id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 368 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. ];J7, pi. 42. figs. 5, 8 (1896); Poyntim/, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 209, pi. 44 (1895-0). Ilelodromus ochropus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vcig. tab. 30. fig. 5 (1855-63). Helodromas ochropus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 437 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 160 (VSm). The eggs of the Green Sandpiper are pyriform, and have a con- siderable amount of gloss. They are of a cream- or light buff- colour, tinged with pink in some instances, green in others, and rather delicately spotted with reddish brown, chocolate-brown, and some underlying pale purple. The markings are sometimes large and somewhat blotchy, but usually they are small, rounded and well-defined. They are more thickly disjiosed over the broad end than elsewhere, but they seldom form a distinct cap at that part. The eggs measure from 1"45 to 1-6 in length, and from 1"1 to 1'2 in breadth. HELODKOJl.VS. — TRINOOIDES. 2. Gavdsjo, I.iiplana, 2Gih May (1[. W. Seebohm Coll. Wheelwright). '•). Reval, Baltic Provinces (liussaw). Seebolim Coll. '•i. Scliloss Nain]>en, Poinerania, lOtli Seebolun Coll. May (T. Hollaud). 4. East Poim-iMiiia, ISth Mav (T. H.). Seebohm Coll. 1. East Pomerania (7/. P. Hawkins). Seebohm Coll. Genus TRINGOIDES, Bp. Tringoides hypoleucus {Linn.). Fopitinff, E(/(js of Brit. Birds, p. ]93, pi. 41 (1895-6); Wilson, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Sac. xii. p. 640 (1899). Actitis hypoleucos, Baedeker, Eier Eur. T'oi/. tab. 30. fig. 3 (18-55-63). Tring-oides hypoleucus, Le'/(/e, Birds Ceylon, p. 867 1; 1880); Oates ed. Hume, Nests 4- Ef/ys Ind. Birds, iii. p.' 352 ( 1890) ; Sharjie, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 456 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 161 (1899). The eggs of the Common Sandpiper closely resemble the eggs of the Green Sandpiper in shape and coloration. They are, however, .smaller and more glossy, many of them being indeed highly glossy. The ground varies from cream-colour to a rich pinkish biiff. The markings consist of specks, spots, and small blotches of light and dark reddish brown, chocolate-brown, and pale purple, the latter underlying the others. On a few specimens the markings consist of lines and scrawls, and occasionally of small cloudy smears, more or less confluent. On the whole, however, they are distinct and rounded. The eggs measure from 1-35 to 1-6 in length, and from 1 to l-l in breadth. 3. Loch Luichart, Ross-shire, June Seebohai Coll {W. McRae: Harf/itt Coll.). 4. Kuockie, Inverness-shire (Haryitt Seebohm Coll Coll.). 4. Knockie (Hmjitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Knockie (//a/v///!! CW/.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Knockie, 29th May (Haryitf Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Loch Clunv, Inverness-shire, 20th Seebohm Coll. May (itaryitt Coll.). 4. Invermorriston, Inverness-shire {E. Seebohm Coll. Haryitt). 4. Invermorriston {E. II.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Invermorriston {E. H.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Loch End, Inverness-.shire(i?.//.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Loch End {E. H). Seebohm Coll. 3. Loch End. 3rd June {E. H). Seebohm Coll. 4. Cumberland (Ilcyshnm). Gould Coll. 4. Keswick, Cumberland {F. Nicholson). Seebohm Coll. 46 CHAEADE1ID.5;. 5. Bellingham, Nortluimberlaud ( IF. Proctor). 4. Woodliead, Cheshire, 27tli May (F. Nicholson: Hart/itt Coll.). 4. Aslioptoii, Derbyshire, 10th May (H. SeeboJim). 2. Ashopton, olst May (H. S.). 3. Swake Inn, Derbyshire, May (F. Nicholson). 4. Kithpsiiandd, Lapland, Gth July (J. Wolhy). 8. Dorpat, Baltic Provinces {Ruksoic). 2. Kashmir, 15th May (C. R. Cock). 2. Sind Valley, Kashmir, 22nd May (C.E.'C). 1. Sind Rivei-, Kashmir, 23rd May (C. J?. C). Salyin-Godnian Coll Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Tringoides macularius {Linn.). Totanus macularius, Thien. Fort/)flanz. r/es. Voff. tab. Ixv. fig. 4, a-k (1845-54); Hewitson, Eijqs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 335, pi. xc. fig. iii (1850); Seebohm, Brit. Bird.^, iii. p. 122, pi. 30 (1885) ; id. Giw/r. Dktr. Charadriidcp, p. 372 (1887) ; id. Eapland (J. IVollei/). 3. Vikla Jerijervi, Lapland (J. IF.). 1. Salmojarvi, Lapland, 28th Mav (J.'W.). 4. Naesby, Lapland, 9th June {Maves). 4. Muonioniska, Lapland, 6th June (Meves: Hwj/itt Coll.). 2. Muonioniska, 8th June (KnoUock). 3. Auras-tunturi, Lapland, 11th Juno {J. U'olleij). L Kylkirowa, Lapland, 9th June (/. W.). Seebobm Coll. Salvin-Godnian Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. yalvin-Godman CoU. Seebohm Coll. Seebohin Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Genus EHYACOPHILUS, A'«h^>. RhyacopMlus glareola (Gm.). Totanua glareola, Thien. Fort/y^anz. ffes. Vog. tab. Ixv. figs. 2, a-e (184o- 54) ; Heicitsoji, El. H. W. Feilden). Iceland {W. Proctor). Seebohm Coll. I'Genus LIMONITES, Kaup. Limonites minuta (Leisl.). Tringa miuuta, T/iien. Fortpjlanz. (/es. Vog. tdh.lxiii. fig. l,a,b (1845-54); Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p." 29 (1871), p. 39 (1876) ; Seebohm ^■ Harvie-Broion, Ibis, 1876, p. 294, pi. vii.; Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 150; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 884 (1880) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 204, pi." 31 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidm. p. 435 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 148, pi. 44. tigs. 1, 3 (1896); Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 149, pis. 32, 33 (1895-6) ; Pearson, Ibis, 1898, p. 200 ; id. ' Begojid Petsora Eustivards,' pi. — (1899). Actodromus miuutas, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 71. fig. 11 (1855-63). Limonites minuta, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 538 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 163 (1899). The eggs of the Little Stint are pyriform and glossy. They are rather variable in ground-colour and in the character of the markings. The former varies from pale greenish grey to pale brown and pale buff. The surface-markings are rich brown tinged with rufous, and while in some specimens they consist of spots and * The specimens figured by Baedeker appear to be too Inrge for the eggs of the present species. IIMONITES. 53 small blotches, in others they are huge smears, often confluent, covering a large portion of the shell, and forming a cap at the broad end. The underlying markings are pale grey and incon- spicuous. The eggs measure from 1-08 to 1-18 in length, and from •8 to -85 in breadth. 4. Dolgaja Bay, "Waigatch Island, H. J. Pearson, Esq. [P.]. N. Russia, 2nd Ja\y(H. J. P.). 3. Dolgaja Bay, 3rd July {H. J. P.). H. J. Pearson, Esq. [P. 3. Dolgaja Bay, 3rd July {H. J. P.). H. J. Pearson, Esq. [P 4. Cape Matinsela, Waigatch Island, II. J. Pearson, Esq. [P. 18th July [H. J. P.). 4. Dolgoi Island, N. Russia, 20th H. J. Pearson, Esq. [P.]. .fulv (H. J. P.). 9. Ivoinik on the Petchora River, Seebohm Coll. 22nd July (H. Seebohm ^ J. A. Harvie-Brown). 6. Yenesei Valley, lat. 70^° N., July Seebohm Coll. {H. Seebohm). Limonites minutilla ( F.). Tringa minutilla, Kewtun, P. Z. S. 1867, p. 16-5, pi. xv. fig. 3 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. yiii. p. 51 (1872) ; Coues, Birds N.-West, p. 482 (1874) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 213, pi. 31 (188,5) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 149, pi. 44. fig.; 8 (1896) ; Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 15.5, pi. 34 (1895-6). Actodromas minutilla, Baird, Brewer S^- Ridgiv. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 236 (18,S4). Tringa subminuta minutilla, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 439 (1887). Limonites minutilla, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 548 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 163 (1(599). The eggs of the American Stint are pyriform, and have com- paratively little gloss. They are pale stone-grey, marked with small blotches, spots, and specks of dark brown, yellowish brown, and underlying pale purple. The markings are more numerous and larger at "the broad end than elsewhere, and frecjuently form a small but dense cap. The eggs measure from 1-07 to 1-17 in length, and from 'S to -87 in breadth. 3. Cambridge Bay, Arctic America Voy. H.M.S. ' Enterprise.' (Capt. Collinson). 2. Labrador {Moschler). Seebohm Coll. 6. Labrador. Sir H. Peek [P.]. 4. Sable Island, N. Atlantic, July Salvin-Godman Coll. {J. P. l)»dd: Henshnw Coll.).' 2. Sable Island (J. P. D. : Smiths. Inst.). Sahin-Godman Coll. Limonites temmincki (Leisl.). Tringa temmincki, Thien. Fortpfanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixiii. fig. 2, a-c (1845-54^: Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 45 (1871); Seebohn Sf Harvie-Broun, Ihi.t, 187t\ p. 308 ; Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 149 ; Legge, Birds Ceyl. p. 892 (L'-^O) ; Seeboh7n, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 217, pl. 31 (1885); id. Geogr. Distr. Churadriidce, p. 434 (1887) ; id. Eggs of 54 CHARADRUD^. Erit. Birds, p. 149, pi. 44. figs. 4, 6 (1896) ; Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birch, p. 159, pi. 35 (1895-6). Actodromus teinmiuckii, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 71. fig. 12 (18.55-63). Limonites temmincki, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 555 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 163 (1S99). The eggs of Temminck"s Stint are very well represented in the Collection. They are characterized by the small size and delicacy of their markings, few specimens exhibiting a blotch of large size, as is the case with many of the eggs of L. miniita. The ground is greenish or greyish white, pale stone-colour, or light buff. The surface-markings, consisting of specks, spots, and smaU streaky blotches, are very evenly spread over the shell, and in comparatively few specimens do they form anything like a pronounced cap. The underlying markings are pale grey. The eggs measure from 1 to 1*25 in length, and from -8 to -So in breadth. 4. Vadsij, Finmark (Nordvi). 4. Vadso {Nordvi). 4. Vadsii {Xordvi). 4. Vadsii, 30th June (H. Seebohn). 1. Yadso, 17tb July. ti. Kaaressuando, Lapland (J. TFolIeg). 1. Nyborg, Lapland, July (A. Neicton). 3. Muouiouitika, Lapland, 23rd June (Me-ces). 4. Kautokeino, Lapland, 20th June {Meves). 4. Kautokeino, 26tb Jime (Meves). 4. Muoniovara, Lapland, 3rd Aug. (J. Wolley) 2. Muoniovara (J. W.). 2. Archangel, 21st June {J. A. Harvie-Broicn) . 4. E. Petchora, lat. 67^° N., June (Seebo/ifii ^- Hui-vie-Brown) . 4. R. Petchora, lat. 68^ N., 6th June (S. ^- H.-B.). 4. R. Petchora, lat. 68= N., 21st June {S. 4- H.-B.). 4. Yenesei Valley, lat. 67° N., 6th July (H. Seebohn). 4. Y'euesei Valley, lat. 70|° N., July {H. S.). 4. Yeuesei Vallev, lat. 70^° N., July [H. S.). 4. "ienesei "\ allev, lat. 70i" N., Julv (H.S.). 3. Yeuesei Vallev, lat. 70^° N., July {U. S.). ' 2. Y^enesei Valley, lat. 70^° N., July (H. S.). 4. Yenesei Vallev, lat. 70^° N., 7th Julv {H. S.). 4. Yenesei Vallev, lat. 70^° N., 7th July {H. S). Seebohm GoU. Seebohm Coll. Seebohui Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm CoL Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. HETEUOPYGIA. 55 Genus HETEROPYGIA, Cones. Heteropygia maculata (F.). Tringa maculata, Dresser, Birds Ear. viii. p. 11 (1878) ; Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 108 (1887) ; Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 1.35, pi. 29 (1895-6). Actodromas maculata, Baird, Brewer Sj Ridgw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 232 (1884). Tringa pectoralis, Seebohn, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 201, pi. 68 (1885) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Bird.'^, p. 148. pi. 43. tig. 12 (1896). Tringa acuminata pectoralis, Seebohn, Geoqr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 443 (1887). Heteropygia maculata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 562(1896); id. Hand-l. i. p. 163 (1899). The two eggs of the Pectoral Sandpiper brought back by Captain CoUiuson from Arctic America, together with two skins of adult birds of this species, agree closely with the eg^ figured by Poynting, and numbered 3 on his plate (Z. c). They are very sharply pyriform and fairly glossy. They are pale greyisb green, coarsely marked all over with spots and streaky blotches of umber-brown and underlying pale purple. The markings are of very irregular shape and more or less confluent, especially at the broad end, ■where they form a dense cap. One specimen measures 1-55 by 1-06 ; the other is imperfect, and cannot be accurately measured. 2. Cambridge Bay, Arctic America Voy. H.M.S ' Euterpri.se.' (^Capt. Collinson). Heteropygia bairdi {Coues). (Plate II. fig. 4.) Actodromas bairdi, Newton, P. Z. S. 1871, p. 57 ; Baird, Brewer S,- Ridgw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 2:i0 (1884). Tringa bairdi, Coues, Birds N- West, p. 484 (1874) ; Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 109 (1887) ; Seebohm, Geoqr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 444(1887). Heteropygia bairdi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 570 (1896) ; id Hand-l. i. p. 164 (1899). The eggs of Baird's Sandpiper are pyriform and only slightly glossy. They are of a pale stone-colour, very densely speckled, streaked and blotched with rich chocolale-brown and pale under- lying purple. The markings are confluent at the larger end of the egg, and form a more or less perfect cap. Four examples measure respectively: 1-35 by -97 ; 1-37 by -90 ; 1-3 by -93; 1-2S by -91. 1. North America. Seebohm Coll. 1. Cambridge Bay, Arctic America Voy. H.M.S. ' Enterprise.' (Capt. Collitiion). 2. Repulse Bay, Hudson's Bay. Dr. Rae [P.], 56 CHAR.'.DKIID^. Genus ARaUATELLA, Baird. Arquatella maritima (Gm.). Tringa maritima, Thien. Foitpjlanz. yes. Vog. tab. Ixii. fi^. 1, rt-e (1845-54) ; Baedeker, Bier Bvr. Voy. tab. 71. fig. 7 (1855-63) ; Seehohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 192, pi. ai (1885); id. Geogr. Bistr. Charadriidce, p. 428 (1887) ; id. Byys of Brit. Birds, p. 146, pi. 43. figs. 2, 5 (1896). Tringa striata. Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. U9 (1877) ; Poyiitiny, Eqqs of Brit. Birds, p. 167, pi. 36 (1895-6) ; Trevor Battye, Btis, 1897, p. 589. Arquatella maritima, Sharps, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 578 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 164 (1899). The eggs of the Purple Sandpiper are pyrii'orm, rather gloss)^ and very variable in colour. The ground-colour ranges from pale green of different shades to pale olive-buff and pale buflSsh brown. The markings are bold, and consist of spots and large blotches of yellowish brown, umber-brown, blackish brown, and pale underlying purple. On the majority of specimens these are pretty evenly distributed over the whole shell, in others they are larger and more frequent at tlie broad end, where they become confluent and form an imperfect zone or cap. Numerous specimens vary from 1*35 to 1-55 in length, and from 1*02 to 1-1 in breadth. 4. Greenland. 1. Greenland (Holholl). 4. Greenland {Holholl). 4. Greenland (E. Feneker). 3. Egadisminde, Greenland. 3. Faroe Islands {J. JJ'ullei/). 2. Faroe Island.s (H. C. MiiUer : Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands {H. C. M. : Hai-yitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands {H. C. M. : Haryitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands {H. C. M. : Harqift Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 20th May (if. C. M. Harqitt Coll.). 1. Faroe Islands, 1st June {H. C. M. : Harqitt Coll.). 4. Faroe IsL.i.as, 2nd June {H. C. M. . Haryitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 3rd June {H. C. M. : Harqitt Coll.). 2. Faroe Islands, 3rd June {H. C. M. . Haryitt Coll.). 4. I'artie Islands, 6th June (H. C. M. : Haryitt Coll.). 4. Faroe L-lands, 7tb June [H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands, 13th June (H. C. M. . Haryitt Coll.). 2. Faroe Islands, 15th June (H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). Gould Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Cull. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. ARQUATELLA. TRINGA. 57 2. Faroe Islands, 15th June {H. C. M. : . Seebohm Coll. Haryitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands, 15tli June {H. C. M. : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands, IGth June {H. C. M. : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt, Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 19th June {H. C. M. : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands, 20th June (H. C. M. : Seebohm Coll. Hnrqitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 24th June {H. C. M. : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 4. Fariie Islands, 16th June {H. C. M.). Seebohm Coll. 4. Faroe Islands (H. C. M.). Seebohm Coll. 3. Advent Bay, Spitsbergen, 19th June. A. Trevor Battye, Esq. [P.]. Arquatella couesi, RicUjw. (Plate II. fig. 10.) Arquatella couesi, Baird, Breicer &; Jiidt/w. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 221 (1884) ; S/iarpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 583 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 164 (1899). Tringa couesi. Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 103 (1887). Tringa maritima couesi, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce , p. 430 (1887). The eggs of the Aleutian Sandpiper in the Collection are pyri- form and possess but little gloss. They are very uniform, being of a pale olive-bufF, denselj^ marked, especially on the broader halt', with spots, streaks, and blotches of umber-brown, and some indis- tinct pale underlying grey. The markings at the broad end are confluent, and form a dense cap. These eggs cannot be exactly matched by any of those of A. maritima in the Collection, but they are of the same general character. They measure from 1*4 to 1-51 in length, and from '95 to 1 in breadth. 1. North America. Old Collection. 4. St. Michael's, Alaska, 29th May Salvin-Godman Coll. {E. W. Nelson). Genus TRINGA, Linn. Tringa canutus {Linn.). Tringa canutus, Thiin. Fortpjianz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixi. fig. 3, a-d 0845-54) ; Baedeker, Eier Eur. T'iig. tab. 71. hg. G (1855-03) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 77 (1877) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 174 (1885) ; id. Geoqr. Bistr. Charadriidce, y. 422 (18c''7); id. Eqgs of Brit. Birds, p. 144, pi. 43. lig. 10 (1896) : Raiite, Bird-Nesting N. W. Canada, p. 188, pi. iii. figs. 1, 2; Poyntim/, Eqgs of Brit. Birds, p. 171 (1895-6); Shurpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv.' p. 593 (1890); id. Hand-l. i. p. 164 (1899). The history of the single egg of the Knot contained in the Collec- tion has already been fully given by the late Mr. Seebohm in the 58 CHARADKIID^. works above quoted. A label attached to the egg declares it to be " One of a clutch of four sent with the parent bird, shot on the nest, to Henry Seebohm by Monsieur Yerslev, the chief tenor of the opera in Copenhagen, who received it from Colouiforsteher Bolbroc, who procured it in 1875 on Disco in Greenland, near Godhavn, in lat. 69°/' The egg is pyriform, somewhat lengthened and narrow, and with a large amount of gloss. The ground is of a greyish cream-colour, and this is boldly marked over the larger half with coarse blotches of chestnut-brown and pale underlying purple. Intermingled with these are some spots and lines of deep black. The smaller half of the egg is marked with only a few rufous spots. The specimen measures 1-61 by 1"08. 1. Disco, Greenland. Seebohm Coll. Genus PELIDNA, Cuvier. Pelidna alpina (Linn.). Tringa cinclus, Thien. Fovtpjlanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixii. tig. 3, a-m (1845-54). Pelidna cinclus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Tiig. tab. 71. fig. 9 (1855-63). Pelidua schiuzii, Baedeker, torn. cit. tab. 71. fig. 10. Tringa viiriabilis, Hemtson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 364, pi. cii. (1856). Tringa alpina, Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 21 (lb76) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 184, pi. 31 (1885) ; id. Geoqr. Distr. Churadriidce, p. 425 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 144, pi. 43. tigs. 7, 9 (1896) ; Poyntiny, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 143, pi. 31 (1895-6). Pelidna alpina, iSharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 602 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 164 (1899). The eggs of the Dunlin resemble those of the Purple Sandpiper, and pass through the same variations of ground-colour. They are, however, much smaller, measuring from 1*25 to 1'4 in length, and from -9 to 1 in breadth. 2. North Uist, Hebrides, 4th June Seebohm Coll. {E. V. Seebohm). 4. North Uist, 4th June {E. V. S.). Seebohm Coll. 4. North Uist, 4th June {E. V. S.). Seebohm CoU. 3. Faroe Islands (K. C. Midler : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 12th June (If. C. Seebohm Coll. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 3. Faroe Islands, 12th June (H. C. Seebohm Coll. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 3. Orkney Islands {Hubbard). Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. Orkney Islands (Hubbard). Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. Orkney Islands, June (Doncaster). Seebohm Coll. 6. Orkney Islands (F. Nicholson: Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll). 3. Inverness (Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. I. Northumberland. Salvin-Godman Coll. 4. Cumberland (Heyshain). Gould Coll. PELIDNA. LIMICOLA. 59 Cumberland {Heysham). Varauger Fjord, Laplaud, June (Nordvi). Varanger Fjord, June {Nordvi). Varaiiger Fjord, 2oth June (H. Sechokm). Denmark (Ckarbonnier : Haruitt Coll.). Mecklenburg {Ckarbonnier : Hargitt Coll.). Holland, 3rd May {J. Baker). Holland {J. £.). Jerez de la Ei'ontera, Andalucia, 24th April {^Abel Chapman). Seebohm Coll. Seebohni Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebolim Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohni Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebolim Coll. Genus LIMICOLA, Koch. Limicola platyrhyncha (Temm.). Tringa platyrhyncha, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixii. fig. 4, «-c (1845-54) ; Hewitsm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 359, pi. e. (1856) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, p. 197, pi. 27 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Cha- radriidce, p. 433 (1887) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 147, pi. 40. fio-s. 5. 8 (1896). ^ ^ ° ' Limicola pygmsea, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 53. fig. 5 (1855-63). Limicola platyrhyncha, Dresser, Birds Eur. viii. p. 3 (1876) ; Lf-gge, Birds Ceylon, p. 896 (1880) ; Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 127, pi. 28 (1895-6) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xsiv. p. 612 (1896) : id. Hand-l i. p. 165 (1899). The eggs of the Broad-billed Sandpiper are pyriform and have a considerable amount of gloss. They are pale buff, usually very thickly mottled and streaked with rich chocolate-brown and pale underlying grey. In the majority of the specimens in the Collection the markings are everywhere so dense as to conceal the greater part of the ground-colour; in others they are comparatively sparse. The eggs measure from 1-18 to 1-37 in length, and from -87 to -94 in breadth. Lapland {H. W. Whedwri(/ht). Lapland (H. W. If'.). Lapland, 16th June (/. Wolley). Lapland, 20lh June (J. W.). Kyrro, Lapland, \:'>\h. June {Rev.H. Hawkins: Hargitt Cull.). Muoiiioniska, Lapland, 12th June (./. JFolleg). Muonioniska, 14th June (J. IV.). Muonioniska, 20th June (Ktioh- lock). Muoni.iuiska, 27th June (Meres: Hargitt Coll.). Kare.-^uaudo. Laplaud, 9th June. East liuthnia (//. W. Wheel- wright: Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebolmi Coll. Purchased. Seebohm Coll. 60 CHARADEIID^. Genus GALLINAGO, Leach. Gallinago major (Gm.). fescolopax major, Thien. Fortjjflmiz. yes. Tog. tab. Ix. lig'. <*), a-d (1845-54) ; lieu-itson, Egys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. •j^\, pl.xcvii. (1856) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 237, pi. 28 (1885) ; id. Geuyr. Distr. Charudriides^ p. 482 (1887); id. Ems of Brit. Birds, p. 152, pi. 41. figs. 1, 3 (1896). Telmatias.niajor, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 53. fig. 2 (1855-63). Gallioago major. Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 631 (1876) ; Toyntivg, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 109. pi. 24 (1895-C.) : Shmye, Cut. Birds B. M, xxiv. p. 626 (1896; ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). Many of the eggs of the Great Snipe are pyriform, but others are of quite an ordinary oval form. They have a fair amount of gloss. The ground-colour is pale greyish buff, frequently with a faint tinge of green. The markings are very bold, and are chiefly confined to the broader half of the egg. They consist of spots and large blotches, usually confluent, of rich umber-brown, pale brown, and underlying pale purjilish grey. In some specimens a few entangled lines may be seen on the broad end. The specimens in the Collec- tion measure from 1-7 to 1-9 in length, and from 1-22 to 1-3 in breadth. 4. Bodii, Norway, 2Dd July (P. God- Salvin-Godman Coll. man). 4. Dorpat, Baltic Provs. (Russoiv). Seebohm Coll. 4. Boil, Jutland (Beyizon). Seebohm Coll. 4. Boil, 10th May (Benzon). Seebohm Coll. Gallinago nigripennis, Bjk (Plate II. fig. 3.) Gallinago sequatorialis, Ayres, Ibis, 1869, p. 302. Gallinago nigripennis, iharpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 676 (1875-84) ; id. Cat. Biids B. M. xxiv. p. 631 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). Scolopax sequatorialis, Seeloh7)i, Gevgr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. £00 (1887). The eggs of the Ethiopian Snipe in the Collection resemble many of the eggs of the Common Snipe ; they have a considerable amount of gloss. They are pale greenish- or olive-bufF, rather sparingly spotted and blotched with dark blackish brown, pale brown, and underlying grey. The markings aie larger and more frequent at the broad end, where, in one specimen, they are more or less confluent. Three examples measure respectively : 1"62 by 1*1£ ; 1'65 by 1'15 ; 1-65 by 1-14. 1. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. 2. Potchefstroom, Transvaal ( r. yi?/?w). Seebohm' Coll. GALLINAGO. 61 Gallinago gallinago {Linn.). ■Scolopax gallinago, T/u'en. Forf^/lanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ix. fig. 2, a-k (1845- 54); Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 353, pi. xcviii. (1856); Seehohm, Brit. Birds, i'ii. p. 241, pi. 28 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Ckaradriidfe, p. 484 (1887) ; id. E(/gs of Brit. Birds, p. 153, pi. 40. figs. 10, 11, 12 (1890). Teliuatias gallinago, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 53. tig. 3 (1855-63). Gallinago scolopaciuus, Scully, Stray Feathers, iv. p. 186 (1876) ; Seehohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 156; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 821 (1880). Oallinago ccelestis, Hume ^- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 359 (1880) ; Dreiser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 641 (1880) ; Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 115, pi. 25 (1895-6) ; Wilson, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xii. p. 640 (1899). <3raninago gallinago, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 633 (1896) ; id. Rand-l. i. p. 165 (1899) ; Oates, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 455 (1899). The eggs of the Common Snipe are, generally speaking, pyriform, but some approach the regular oval form. They have a considerable amount of gloss. They are very variable in colour, the ground ranging from pale greyish green to a pale green, and from pale stone-colour to a rather rich brownish buff. The markings consist of spots and blotches of rich brown, pale brown, occasionally reddish brown, and pale underlying grey or purple. These are mostly dis- posed over the broader half and are often confluent, forming a very irregular cap. The markings on the narrow half are generally small and sparse. The eggs measure from 1-5 to 1-72 in length, and from 1-05 to 1-2 in breadth. 3. Rathlin Island, Ireland, 25th May {H. Saunders). 3. RathUn Island, 25th May (H. S.). 4. North Uist, Hebrides, 4th June (E. V. Seehohm). 1. Faroe Islands. 4. Faroe Islands, 27th May (H. C. Mailer: Hargitt Coll.). ■2. Faroe Islands, 30th May [H. C. * M.: Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands, June (//. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 3. Fariie Islands {H. C, M.: Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands {H. C. M.: Hargitt Coll.). 4. Faroe Islands (H. C. M.: Hargitt Co'L). 3. Shetland Islands {It. Dunn). 2. Orkney Islands (Ii. Dunn: Har- gitt Coll.). 2. Cluiiv, Ross-shire, Mav {Hargitt Coll.). 4. Clunv (Hargilt Coll.). 3. Glen'Shifl, Ko>s-.-.liire, 11th Mny (Hargitt Coll.). 4. Drummond, Inverness-shire, 9th March {Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. H. C. Muller, Esq. [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Gould Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm CoU. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. 62 CHARADEIIDJ;. 4. Knockie, Inverness-shire, 26th Seebohm Coll. April {TIargitt Coll.). 3. Knockie, 26th April {Hargitt Seebohm Coll. Coll.). 4. Rush Meadow, 30th April (Pearce). Seebohm Coll. 4. Newton Stacey, Hants, 14th April Seebohm Coll. (Turk). 4. Heffleton, Dorsetshire (P. God- Salvin-Godman Coll. man). 4. Valkenswaard, Holland, 29th Seebohm Coll. May [H. Seehohm). 2. Holland. Lord Lil+brd [P.]. 2. Karasuando, Lapland {J. Wolley). Seebohm Coll. 4. Riga, Baltic Sea {Russow). Seebohm Coll. 2. Yarkand, Central Asia, 12th June Hume Coll. (J. Scully). L Yarkand (J. S.). Hume Coll. 4. Yenessi Valley, lat. 67° N., 6th Seebohm Coll. Jidy {H. Seebohm). Gallinago delicata (Ord). (Plate III. fig. 1.) Gallinago wilsoni, Coues, Birds N.-West, p. 475 (1874); Baird, Brewer ^- Ridgiv. Wafer Birds N. Am. i. p. 188 (1884). Scolopax gallinngo wilsoni, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriida, p. 486 (1887). Gallinago delirata, Nelson, Rejwrt Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 100 (1887) ; Shar2}e, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 642 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). The eggs of the North-American, or "Wilson's, Snipe in the Collec- tion resemble many of those of the Common Snipe. They measure from 1-53 to 1-6 in length, and from I'OT to 1"12 in breadth. 2. North America. Old Collection. 3. Yukon, Alaska, 3rd June (P. Keji- Salvin-Godman Coll. nicott : Smiths. Inst.). 2. Winnebaga, Illinois, 19th May (J. Salvin-Godman Coll. W. Tolman: Henshmv Coll.). Gallinago frenata (niir/er). Scolopax frenata, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ix. fig. 3, a, b (1845- 54) ; Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriid(p, p. 494 (1887). Gallinago frenata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 646 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). The two eggs of the Brazilian Snipe in the Collection can be matched by eggs of the Common Snipe. They are olive-buff, marked, almost entirely at the broad end, with roundish spots of rich umber-brown and pale underlying purple. They measure respectively : I'B by 1*1 ; 1"57 by 1'15. 2. Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic Seebohm Coll. ( Capt. Harrison). 6ALLINAG0. 63 Gallinago nobilis, Scl. (Plate III, fig. 11.) Gallinago nobilis, Scl. S,- Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 547 ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 648 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). Scolopax nobilis, Seehohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 498 (1887). The eggs of the Noble Snipe are as large as those of the Wood- cock, The two specimens in the Collection are bluntly pyriform, and possess a small amount of gloss. They are pale olive-buff, spotted, streaked, and blotched with chocolate -brown and dull underlying purple. In one example the markings are all rather small, well-defined, and distinct. In the other, many of them are large and coarse, running into each other and forming large blotches. The two eggs measure respectively : 1'8 by 1'3 ; 1"S5 by 1-3. 2. Retire, Autioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll. {T. K. Salmon). Gallinago macrodactyla, Bp. Gallinago bernieri. Cowan, Pr. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vii. p. 149 (1882). Gallinago macrodactyla, Harting, P. Z. S. 1882, p. 355 ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 649 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). Gallinago nigripeunis, var. bernieri, Milne-Edwards ».y Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. ii. p. 637, pi. 306. fig. 8 (1885). Scolopax nobilis macrodactyla, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 499 (1887). The sole egg of the Madagascar Snipe in the Collection is of a narrow oval shape, much compressed at the smaller end. It has a small amount of gloss. The ground is of a rather dark buff colour, and this is marked, more densely at the larger end than elsewhere, with spots and small blotches of chocolate-brown. The underlying markings of pale grey are very faint and inconspicuous. The example measures 1-78 by 1"2. 1. Fianarantsoa, Madagascar ( W. Deans Seebohm Coll. Cowan : Harting Coll.). Gallinago paraguayae (T.). Scolopax paraguaiae, Yarrell, P. Z. S. 1847, p. 54. Gallinago magellanicus, Abbott, Ibis, 1861, p. 156. Gallinago paraguayaj, -SW. ^- Salv. Zool. ' C/iallcnger' E.vped. ii. pt. viii. p. 109 (1880) ; Jame.% New List Chilian Bird's, p. 11 (1892) ; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 207, pi. v. fig. 8 ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 650 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 165 (1899). Gallinago frenata, Scl. Zool. ' Challenger' E.rped. ii. pt. viii. p. 151 (1880). Scolopax frenata ruagellanica, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. CharadriidfefTp. 496 (1887). Scolopax frenata chilensis, Seebohm, tom. cit. p. 496. The eggs of the Paraguayan Snipe vary from a pointed oval 64 CHABADBIIDiE. ■shape to pyriform and have a considerable amount of gloss. They range from pale olive to olive-buff and dark buff, and they are spotted and blotched with dark umber-brown and pale underlying purple. On some specimens these markings are bold and are chiefly distributed over the broad end ; on others they are small and sometimes streaky, rather evenly distributed over the whole :shell. One undersized specimen in the Collection measures 1'3 by •95. Ordinary examples measure from 1-Q7 to 1"S2 in length, and from I'l to 1'3 in breadth. 1. Paraguay. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.]. 1. Chile. Old Collectiou. 4. Central Chile {Landheck). Berkelev James Coll. 2. Falkland Islands. Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands. Voy. II. M. S. ' Challenger,' 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. Abbott). Salvin-Godiuan Coll. 1. Falkland Islands. Old Collection. Gallinago solitaria, Hodgs. (Plate III. fig. 9.) Scolopax solitaria, Seebohm, Geoffr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 475 (1887) ; id. Ibis, 1891, p. 378. Gallinago solitaria, Hmne ^ Marsh. Game Birds Lid. iii. p. .333 (1880); Sharps, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 654 (1890) ; Oates, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 44« (1899) ; Sharpe, Rand-l. i. p. 166 (1899). Gallinao-o nenioricola, Oates, ed. Hume, Nests Sf Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 350 (1890).* The eggs of the Himalayan Solitary Snipe are pyriform and fairly glossy. They are easily distinguished from the eggs of all the other Snipes in the Collection by reason of their pinkish-buff ground-colour. The markings, consisting of spots and blotches, are deep chocolate-brown, reddish brown, and pale underlying purple. Some specimens are marked pretty evenly all over with small and distinct blotches ; others with confluent blotches, which form huge patches on the larger half of the egg. Many of the blotches are streaky, and make an angle with the major axis, seeming to be, as it were, twisted round the egg from right to left, when the specimen is viewed with the broad end uppermost as represented in the figure. Eight specimens measure from 1-7 to 1-8 in length, and from 1-25 to 1-3 in breadth. 3. Native Sikhim, I8th June (Z. Man- Hume Coll. delli). 3. Ta-tsieu-lu, Tibet, 12,000 feet Seebohm Coll. {A. E. Pratt). 2. Ta-tsien-lu, 12,000 feet {A. E. P.). Seebohm Coll. * As I have already pointed out in my.' Game Birds of India,' the eggs which Mr. Mandelli attributed to G. nciHoricola are really those of the present species. GALLINAGO. 65 Gallinago gigantea[(r«;«nj.). (Plate III. fig. 8.) "Scolopax undulata ijia'antea, Seehohm, Geogr. DiMi: C'haradriidce, p. 493 (1887). Gallina^o o^igantea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 658 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 166. The eg:?s of the Brazilian Giant Snipe in the Collection re- semble those of the Woodcock, but are ver\' much larger. They •are of a regular oval form and possess a considerable amount of gloss. The ground is pale creamy buff, and this is marked all over with small spots of rusty brown, many of which are blurred at the edges. The underlying markings are pale purple, and consist not only of spots but also of rather large blotches. One example measures 2'15 by 1'53. 2. Buenos Ayres, .\rgrentine Republic Seebohm Coll. (Z. Hardy du Dresmnt). Gallinago stricklandi {Gray). (Plate III. fig. 3.) Scolopax ineridionrtlis, Peak, U.S. Expl. Expcd. p. 220 (1848). Scolopax stricklandi, Seehohm, Geogr. Dixtr. Charadriidce, p. 488 (1837). GallinaLTO stricklandi, Jame^, Xew List Chilian Birds, p. 12 (1892) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 660 (1893) ; Lane, Ibis, 1897, p. 310; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 166 (189;»). The eggs of Strickland's Snipe in the Collection are of a very remarkable shape and colour, and were probably taken from the same nest. They are long, extremely narrow, and bluntly pointed. They have very little gloss. The ground is cream-coloured, and this is very sparingly speckled and spotted with yellowish brown, chocolate-brown, aud pale underlying purple. In one example, the markings form a very irregular zone round the broad end; in the ■other, they are evenly spread over the whole of the larger end. The two specimens measure respectively: l-95byl'07; 1"93 by 1-15. 1. Chile (H. Berkehnj James). Seebohm Coll. 1. Central Chile {Landbcck). Berkeley James Coll. Gallinago pusilla, Bailer. ■Gallinago pusilla, Trauers, Trans. Xew Zeal. Inst. v. p. 217 (1872); Buller, Birds Xew Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. p. 33 (1888) ; Forbes, Ibis, 1893, p. 529, pi. xiv. figs. 1,2; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 663 (1896); id. Hand-l. i. p. 166 (1899). Scolopax aucklaniica, Seebohm, Geo(/r. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 472, part (1887). The eggs of the Chatham-Islands Snipe are of an ordinary oval shape and have but little gloss. They are not to be mistaken for the eggs of any other species of Snipe. The ground is of a rich 63 CHABADEIID^. pinkish-buif colour, and this is thickly speckled, spotted, and blotched ■with rich reddish brown and underlying pale grey. In one example, the markings are all minute and they are chiefly dis- tributed round the lower part of the broad end, forming a wide zone. In a second specimen, they consist of both spots and blotches very thickly planted over the broader half of the egg. In a third, the larger half is nearly covered with a confluent mass of blotches. In all three specimens'the smaller half of the egg is but sparingly marked. They measure respectively: 1-6 by I'lo ; 1-5 by 1-07 ; 1-54 by 1-12. Chatham Islands. Dr. H. O. Forbes [P.]. Genus LIMNOCRYPTES, Kaup. Limnocryptes gallinula (Linn.). Scolopax gallinula, Thien. Fortjuflanz. (jes. Viiy. tab. Ix. fig. \,a-c (184o- 54) ; Heicitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 355, pi. xcix. (1856) r Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 247, pi. 28 (188o) : id. Geor/r. Bistr. Charadriida, p. 480 (1887) ; id. Eyqs of Brit. Birds, p. 154, pi. 41. fig. 6(1896). Telmatias gallinula, Baedeker, Eier Eur. J'ii;/. tab. 53. tig. 4 (1855-63). Gallinago galliuula, i'/e«««-. Birds Eur. vii. p. 653 (1877); Htone *S- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 373 (1880): Legye, Birds Cexilon, p. 828 (1880) ; Puynting, Eyijsof Brit. Birds, ^. 119, pi. 26 (1895-6). Limnocryptes gallinula, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 665 (1890); id. Hand.l. i. p. 166 (1899); Oates, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 477 (1899). The eggs of the Jack Snipe resemble those of the Common Snipe 80 closely that it is impossible to give any character by which they may with certainty be distinguished from them. They are, however,. slightly smaller, measuring from 1-45 to r65 in length, and from 1-05 to 1-13 in breadth. 1. Muonioniska, Lapland (J. Wolky). Salviu-Goduian Coll. 1. Muonioniska, 29-h July {J. W.). Salvin-Godmau Coll. 1. Muonioniska, 31st July [J. W.). Salviu-Godman Coll. 2. Muonioniska, 24th June (Meves: Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.) 2. Muonioniska, 26th Julv (Meves: Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 1. Muonioniska, 4th Julv (/. WoUey). Seebohm Coll. 1. Muonioniska, 29tb July (/. W.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Muonioniska, 2nd Aug. (J. W.). Seebohm Coll. 3. Muonioniska, 6th July (Ktioblock). Seebohm Coll. 1, Sivka, Finland (A. I\^ewton). Seebohm Coll. Genus SCOLOPAX, Linn. Scolopax rusticula, Linn. Scolopax rusticola, Thien. Eurfj>/ianz. >^es. Tog. tab. Ix. tig. G, a-d (1845- 54) ; Heiriis<,n, Eygs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 348, pi. xcvi. (1856) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 616 (1877) ; Hume i^- Marsh. Game Birds= SCOLOl'AX. PHILOHELA. 67 Ind. iii. p. 309 (1880) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 231, pi, 28 (1885); id. Geof/r. Distr. Charadriid- -^'^^ {l&ST) : id. Eqqs of Brit. Birds, p. 130. pi. 38. fig. 3 (1896) ; Foyntiny, Eqys of Brit. Birds, p. 91, pi. 21 (1895-6). Phalaropus lobatus, Heivitson, Egys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 368, pi. civ. fig. ii (1856). Crymophilus fulicarius, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. .M. xxiv. p. 693 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 167 (1899). The eggs of the Grey Phalarope are sharply pyriforra and have a small amount of gloss. The ground varies from olive-buft' to huffish brown of different shades, and this is somewhat thickly spotted and blotched with blackish brown, chocolate-brown, and underlying pale 70 CHAKADRIIDiE. purple. The markings are larger and more frequent at the broad end of the egg, where they often become confluent and form very Isold patches. Xumerous specimens measure from 1-15 to 1*37 in length, and from -82 to -9 in breadth. 3. North America {Heiishaic Coll.). 3. Greenland ( Theobald). 4. Greenland. 4. Greenland {H. TMiymjjer). 4. Greenland. 5. Greenland. 4. Greenland. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Genus PHALAROPUS, Briss. Phalaropus hyperboreus (lAnn.). Phalaropus cinereus, Thien. Fortpjlanz. qes. Viig. tab. Ixiii. fig. i,a-m (1845-54). Lobipes hyperboreus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 37. fig. 2 (1855-63). Phalaropus hyperboreus, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 370, pi. civ. fig. i (1856) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 597 (1874) ; Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 155 ; id. Brit. Birds, iii. p. 89, pi. 27 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce, p. 340 (1887); Poynting, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 95, pi. 22 (1895-6) ; Seebohm, Egqs of Brit. Birds, p. 131, pi. 38. tig. i( 1896); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 698 (1896); id. Hand-l. i. p. 167 (1899). Phalaropus lobatus, Kelsoji, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 99 (1887) ; MacFarlane, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mus. xiv. p. 425 (1891). The eggs of the Red-necked Phalarope are smaller than those of the Grey Phalarope, but do not otherwise aitfcr from them. They measure from 1*06 to 1'25 in length, aud from -8 to -85 in breadth. 3. Anderson Hiver, Arctic America, 21st June {R. MacFarlaiie : Henshmv Coll.). 4. Fort Yukon, Ala.>VooA-s). Hume Coll. 4. Jliansi, Julv {F. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll. 1. Jhansi, 13th Aug. { jf-'. It. B.). Hume Coll. 4. Kaipur, C. Provs. Hume Coll. 2. Ivaipur. Hume Coll. 1. Kaipur. Hume Coll. 3. Raipur. Hume Coll. Genus METOPIDIUS, ^Ynyler. Metopidius indicus {Lath.). Parra indica, TJiioi. Furtpflanz. qes. Voy. tab. Ixxii. fig. 10 (1845- 54) ; Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. i. p. 221 (1886) ; vi. p. 133, pi. — . fig. 900 (1891). 72 Metopidius indicus, Blyth in Jard. Go?itrib. Orn. 1852, p. 5;j, pi. Ixxxix. fig. 4 ; Oaten ed. J£>'ii,f A'est-'i^- Eggs Ind. B. iii. p. 356 (1890) ; Sharpe,. Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 72 (1890) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 168 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Jacana are of a pointed oval form and excessively glossj-. The ground varies considerably, being cream- er pale stone-colour in some, olive-brown, buft', or reddish buff in others. The surface-markings are very dark brown or more com- monly black, and consist exclusively of intertwined and entangled lines," knotted and twisted in the greatest confusion. The under- lying markings are pale grey or brown, and are seldom conspicuous. Examples measure from 1-3 to 1-55 in length, and from -U.t to I'l in breadth. 8. Jhansi, India. 4. Jhansi, July. 4. Jhausi, July. 4. Jhansi, July. 2. Jhansi, July. 4. Jhansi, Aug. 3. Jhansi, Aug. 4. Jhansi, Aug. 1. Hoshungabad, 20th Sept. 3. Hoshungabad, 27th Sept. 5. Raipur, C. Provs. (F. B. Bleivitt). 4. Raipur (7-'. B. B.). 4. Raipur (F. B. B.). 4. Raipur {F. B. B.). 5. Raipur (F. B. B.). 4. Raipur (F. B. B.). 4. Raipur {F. B. B.). 6. Raipur {F. B. B). 5. Raipur [F. B. B.). 4. Raipin- {F. B. B.). 4. Raipur (f. i?. £.). 3. Pegu, Aug. {E. W. Ontes). 4. Pegu, 6th Aug. (E. W. O.). Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Cull. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume CoU. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Cull. Hume Coll. Gates Coll. Gates Coll. Genus PHYLLOPEZUS, Sharjje. Phyllopezus africanus (Ct)i>.). Parra africana, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. lab. 59. fig. 3 (1855-63); Gurney, Ibis, 1862, p. 38; 8Ititrpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 648 (1875-84). Phyllopezus africanus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. ^J . xxiv. p. 70 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 168 (1899). The eggs of the African Jacana Metopidius indicus, except in size, spectively : 1-28 by -9 ; 1-2 by -88. 1. South Africa. 1. N-Ma\ {T. Agres). Equatorial Africa (Emi ^ Pasha). do not differ from those of Two examples measure re- Sir Andrew Smith [C.J. Salvin-Godman Coll. P. L. Sclater, Esq. [P.]. HYDRALECTOE. JACANA. ASAKCIA. 73- Genus HYDRALECTOR, Waf/la: Hydralector gallinaceus (Temm.). Parra gallinacea, Gould, P. Z. &. 1864, p. G61 ; id. Hcmdb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 3;30 (1865) ; liumsay, Ibis, 1867, p. 417, pi. viii. tig-. 8 ; Camp- bell, Nests Sf E(j(js Austr. Birds, p. 60 (1883) ; North, Nests Sf Eqgs Amtr. Birds, p. 327, pi. xvi. fig. 8 (1889). Hydralector gallinaceus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 79 (1896) id. Hand-l. i. p. 168 (1899). The eggs of the Comb-crested Jacana do not appear to differ from those of Metopidins indices, exceiit in being smaller. Six examples measure from 1'15 to 1'21 in length, and from -S to 'So in breadth. 2. Australia. Sir Daniel Cooper [P.]. 2. Australia. Donald Mackintosh, Esq. [P.]. 2. Eastern Australia {Limt. D. Gould Coll. Cooper). Genus JACANA, Schaeffer. Jacana nigra (Gm,). (Plate III. fig. 7.) Parra liypomelc-ena, Scl. ^- Salv. P. Z. 6'. 1879, p. 546. Jacana nigra, >S/iarpe, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxiv. p. 84 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 168 (1899). The eggs of the Black Jacana in the Collection are quite similar to those of Metopidius indicus, but are of smaller size. Two examples measure respectively: 1'16 by '9 ; 1-18 by -9. 2. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Coloni- Salvin-Godman Coll. bia (7'. A'. Sahnoii). Genus ASARCIA, Sh(n-2'>e. Asarcia variabilis (Linn.). Parra jacana, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Yixj. tab. 59. fig. 2 (1855-63). Parra gyuinostonia, 8cl. if Salv. Ibis, lt<59, p. 231 ; Baird, Breicer 4' liidgic. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 176 (1884). Asarcia variabilis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 86 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 169 (1899). The eggs of the Mexican Jacana, like those of the Black Jacana, are quite similar to the eggs of Metopidius itidicus, but they are smaller. Three examjilcs measure respectively: I'lS bv '9 : 1"2 by -9 ; 1-19 by -86. 3. Honduras. Old Collection. 2. Lake Peten, Guatemala, April Salvin-Godman Coll. (O. Salviu) 74 CVKSORIIDiE. Sub-Order CURSORIL Family CURSORIIDiE. Genus PLUVIANUS, V. Pluviaaius aegyptius {Linn.). Charadrius segvptiacus, Thien. Fortpflanz. yes. Vog. tab. ic. lig. 18 (1845-54).' Pluvianus melaaocephalus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Viig. tab. '22. tig. 1 (185.J-6.3). Charadrius seuryptius, Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 14, pi. — (1867). Pluvianus aigvpticus, Heuql. Or a. N.O.-Afr. ii. pt. i. p. 976, pi. 49. fig. 11 (1873). Pluvianus ajgyptius, Hurting*, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 456, pi. Ix. tig. 2 ; Bree, torn. fit. 2nd ed. iv. p. 171, pi. — (1875) ; Dresser, Birds Ear. vii. p. 521 (1878) ; Shmye, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 32 (1896) ; id. Hrmd-l. i. p. 169 (1899). Cursorius aegyptius, Seebokm, Geogr. Distr. Ckaradriidce, p. 248 (1887). The eggs of the Elack-backed, or Ulack-headed, Plover in the Collection are of a blunt oval form and are without gloss. One example is cream-colour, and the other has a pale buff ground. The markings consist of specks, small spots, and streaks of yellowish l)rown, rather thickly set over the whole shell, and a few under- lying spots of dull purplish grey. Two specimens measure respectively : 1'25 by 9 ; 1-25 by -95. 2. Ambukol, Soudan, 20th April Seebohm Coll. {Col. Willoughhy ferner). Genus CURSORIUS, Lath. Cursorius gallicus {Gm.). Cursor europa3US, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 59. fig. 1 (1855-63). Cursorius gallicus, Hewitson, Ibis, 1859, p. 79, pi. ii. fig. 3 , JDresser, Birds Eur. vii. "p. 425 (1875); Seebohm, Brit. Birrh. in. p. 63, pi. 20 (1885) ; id. Geogr. Distr. Charadriid(c, p. 235 (18s7 ) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 128, pi. 36. tig. 3 (1896); Meade-Waldo, Ibis, 1889, pp. 11, 505; 1893, p. 203; Poyntinr/, Eqgs of Brit. Birds, p. 11, pi. 3 (1895-6) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M'.xxiw. p. 34 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 169 (1899). The eggs of the Cream-coloured Courser are of a regular oval form, but a few specimens are nearly elliptical. They have little or no gloss. The ground varies from cream-colour to pale buff, and * The egg figured by Mr. Harting does not resemble the two examples in the Collection. CTJK50RIUS. 75 this is very thickly marked with specks, spots, narrow streaks, and small blotches of brown of various shades. These markings are usually very evenly spread over the shell, but in some specimens they are denser, in a broad belt, round either the middle or the broad end of the egg. The underlying pale purple markings on many examples are bold and conspicuous, on others small and faint. The specimens in the Collection measure from 1"35 to 1'47 in length, and from 1-03 to 1-1 in breadth. •2. Fuertaventuva, Canary Ishxods, E. G, Meade-Waldo, Esq. [P.]. 8th March. 1. Fuertaventura, March (Ramon Seebohm Coll. Gomez). 2. Fuertaventura, March (R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March {R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March (R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March {R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March (i?. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March (R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March (R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March (R. G.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Fuertaventura, March {r. G.). Seebohm Coll. Cursorius coromandelicus (Gm.). Cursorius coromandelicus, Le, p. 256 (1887) : Oafes ed. Hvn.e, JS'ests ^- Bggs hid. B. iii. p. 318 (18f0) : Pogniivg, Bggs of Brit. Bird.-:, p." 7, pi. 2 (1895-6); Seebohm, Bc/(/s of Brit. Birds, p. 128, pi. 36. fig.s. 4, 5 (1896) ; &harpe. Cut. BirdsB.M. xxiv. p. 53 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 170 (18t)9). The eggs of the Common Pratincole vary from a regular oval to an elliptical and even spheroidal shape. They have no gloss. The ground ranges from cieam-colour and pale stone-colour to pale buff and dull yellow, and in many specimens it is tinged with pale green. The markings are profusely and very evenly spread over the entire shell. They consist of spots and blotches of very dark brown or black, which are often confluent and cover about half the ground. The underlying markings consist of spots and blotches of grey or dull purple and are frequently very conspicuous. Numerous specimens measure from I'l to I'cio in length, and from 'S to 1'05 in breadth. 77 3. Goto del Rev, Seville, 4th May {H. Saunders). •3. Goto del Rey, 4th May (//. 6'.). 5. South Spaiu. 3. Missolonghi, Greece, 1st June ( H. Scehohm). 3. Missolonghi, 1st June (H. 8.). •3. Missolonghi, 1st June (/£ is, 1883, pp. 129, 514 ; Seebohm, Geogr. Disfr. Charadriidw, p. l'6o (1887). Galactochrvsea cinerea, Sharpe, Cat. Birch B. M. xxiv. p. 64 (1890) ; i(L Hand-l. i. p. 171 (1899). The eggs of the White-winged Pratincole are of a very broad oval form and with no gloss. The ground is of a yellowish cream- colour, and this is mottled and marbled with brown and underlying grey to such an extent, that less than half the ground remains visible. Five examples are of almost the same size, and measure 1-03 by -79. 5. River Niger, West Africa. Dr. Cuthbert Christy [P.]. Galactochrysea lactea (Temm.). Glareola lactea. Hart in;/, 1\ Z. S. 1874, p. 455, pi. 60. iig. 1 ; Seebohm,. Geogr . Distr. Charadriidce, p. :264 (1887) ; Legqe, Birds Cet/lon, p. 984 (1880); Oates id. Hume, Nests ^- Eggs Ind.^ B. iii. p. 320 (1890) ; Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. vi. p. 19, pi. — . fig. 843 (1891 ). Galactochrysea lactea, Sharpe. Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 65 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. \. p. 171 (1899). The eggs of the Little Indian Pratincole are of a regular oval shape and perfectly gloss-less. Great diversity exists in the ground-colour. It is indifl'erently dull white, greenish white, cream-colour, pale fawn-colour, pinkish grey, and pale buff. The markings, which lie very evenly over the entire shell, consist of specks, spots, small blotches, and hieroglyphic-like lines of olive- brown, pale reddish brown, and underlying pale grey, those of the latter colour being numerous and conspicuous. On some specimens the markings are coarser than on others and on some they are merely specks. The eggs measure from -Oo to I'lS in length, and from -IS to 'SS in breadth. 21. Wazirabad, India, 9th May Hume Coll. {A. O. Hume). 4. Hosliungabad, 11th April {E. Hume Coll. C. Nuim). 2. Mirzapur. Hume Coll. 6. Delhi, 14th May (C. T. Bitigkam). Hume Coll. 1. Futtehgurh {A. A. A/iderso7i). Seebohm Coll. 7. Etawah {A. 0. Hume). Hume Coll. 4. Etiiwah, 12th March (A. O. H). Hume Coll. 15. Etawah, Kith March {A. O. H). Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, isth March {A. O. //.). Hume Coll. 35. Allahabad, 7th March {A . 0. H.). Hume Coll. 21. Allahabad, 14th March (A. O. H.). Hume Coll. 1. Thavetnivo, Burma, 12th April Oates Coll. {E. W'. Oates). so DROMADID^. CEDICNEMID^. Family DROMADID^. Genus DROMAS, Faykull. Dromas ardeola, Paykutt. Dromas ardeola, Von HftajUn, Ilns, 1859, p. 346 ; id. Orn. N.Ost-Afr. The eggs of the Crab-Plover are of an oval form, very slightlj- glossy and plain white. The shell is slightly rough and granulated and the interior, when held up against the light, is of a pale greenish-yellow colour. They measure from 2'42 to 2"66 in length, and from 1-73 to 1-85 in breadth. They are abnormally large for the size of the bird. 5. Montafie Island, 20 miles eai>t of Hume Coll. Bushiie, Persian Gulf, Juue (E. A. Butler). ■22. Montalie Island, 8th Mav Hume CoU. (E. A. B.). SI. Montafie Island, 29th May Hume Coll. {E. A. B.). 8. Persian Gulf, 8th Juue (^C.. -1.5.). Hume Coll. 1. Bushire, Persian Gulf. AV. D. Cumming, Esq. [P.]. 2. Fao, Persiau Gulf, 13th June. W. D. Cumming. Esq. [P.] Gulf of Aden. Commander E. R. Shopland, K.I.M. [P.]. Sub-Order (EDICNEML Family (EDICNEMID^. Genus (EDICNEMUS, Temm. (Edicnemus oedicnemus {Linn.). hnrpe, Cat. Birds B. M. 'xxiv. p. 10 (1896); id. Hand-l. i. p. 172 (1899) ; Of/ihie Grant, Ibis, 1900, p. 327. The eggs of Swainson's Stone-Curlew are smaller than those of (E. oedicnemus, but do not otherwise differ. Three examples measure respectively: 1-82 by 1-33; 1-87 by 1-3 ; 1-92 by 1-44. 1. Ambukol, Soudan, 15th Ajjril Seebohm Coll. {Col. W. Vemer). 2. Famaka, IJlue Nile, 7th May. H. Weld-Blundell, Esq., & Lord Lovat [P.]. (Edicnemus bistriatus (WcN/ler). (Plate IV. fig. 1.) CEdicnenuis ?, Taylor, Ibis, 1860, p. 314. (Edicnemus bistriatus, Otce7i, Ibis, 1861, p. 68; Seebohm, Geogr. Distr^ Charadriidce, p. 85 (1887) ; Sharps, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 12 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 172 (1899). The eggs of the Central-American Stone-Curlew are of quite the same character as those of CE. cediaifmus. but they are much larger and the markings are perhaps finer. Three examples measure re- spectively : 2-25 by 1-6 ; 2-35 by 1-6 ; 2-31 by 1-58. 1. Guatemala (R. Ojcen). Seebohm Coll. 1. San Geronimo, Guatemala, 5th May Salvin-Godnian Coll. (It. O.) 1. IIuaniucLal, Guatemala, March Sahin-Godmau Coll. (K Arce). (Edicnemus capensis, Litlit. CEdicnemus maculosus, Thien. Fortpflanz. c/es. Vbg. tab. hii. fig. 3, a-fr (1845-54) ; Bartivff, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 457. (Edicnemus capensis, Sharpe, ed. Layurd, Birds S. Africa, p. 645 (1875-84); Seebohm, Geogr. Listr. Charadriidce, p. 81 (1887); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 15 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 172 (1899). Of the five eggs of the South-African Stone-Curlew in the Collection, four resemble those of (E. (xdimemus, but the fifth is quite abnormal. It is densely covered with a mass, more or less confluent, of narrow streaky blotches of purplish brown, very little of the cream-coloured ground remaining visible. Five examples- measure frcm 1-95 to 2-2 in length, and fiom 1-47 to 1*57 in breadth. 1. Cape Colony (i'. i. Zoya/rf). Seebohm CoU. 2. Cape Colony. E. L. Lavard, Esq. [?.].-' 2. South Africa. P. L. Sclater, Esq. [P.J. BTJRHINUS. ESACTTS. 83 Genus BURHINUS, Illiaer. Burhinus grallarius {Lath.). (Edicnenius grallarius, Thieu. FortpJia7jz. f/es. Toff. taL. Ivii. fig. 2 (184o- 54); Gould, Handb. Birdu Austr.' \\. p. "210 (18l)5) ; Harting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 4-^9; Eamsay, P. Z. 8. 1877, p. 335; ISeehohm, Geof/r. Distr. Churadriidce, p. 83 (1887); North, Nests 8f Eggs Anstr. Birds, p. 297, pi. 19. fig. 3 (1889). (Edicnemus (Pmrliinus) grallarius, Campbell, Nests ^ Eggs Aiistr. Birds, p. 52 (1883). Burhinus grallarius. Sharps, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 18 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 173 (1899). The eggs of the Australian Stone-Curlew are of a rather pointed oval form, and they have in a few instances a very trifling amount of gloss. They vary much in colour. A few examples in the Collection cannot be separated from the eggs of (E. cedienemus except, perhaps, by their superior size. The majority, however, are sufficiently distinct. The ground in these varies from a light stone- colour to a pale buff, and is usually very thickly streaked and blotched with dark brown of different shades and underlying pale purple. In some specimens the markings are so dense as to conceal nearly the whole of the ground ; in others about half the ground remains visible. The eggs measure from 2-05 to 2*4 in. length, and from 1-43 to 1-67 in breadth. 2. Australia. Goidd Coll. 6. Australia. Gould Coll. 1. Australia {Irving). Salvin-Godman Coll. ,2. Queensland. Gould Coll. 2. New South Wales. Seebohm Coll. 1. Gippsland, \'ictoria. F. A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C. [P.]. Genus ESACUS, Less. Esacus recurvirostris {Cuv.). (Plate IV. fig. 2.) Esacus recurvirostris, Harting, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 455 ; Legqe, Birds Cet/lott, p. 974 (1883) ; Gates ed. Hume, Nests S^- Eqqs Ind. B. iii. p. 336, (1896) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 2U\l896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 173 (1899). (Edicnemus recui-virostris, Seebohm, Geoyr, Distr. Charadriidce, p. 88 (1887) The eggs of the Great Indian Stone-Plover are so similar, except in size, to those of (E. cedienemxis, that they require no separate description. They measure from 2 to 2-36 in length, and from 1-5 to 1'7 in breadth. 2. Wazirabnd, India, 9th May. Hume Coll. 6. Etawah, March. Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, March. Hume Coll. 84 CEDICNEMID^. OTIDID^. 1. Etawah, 15th March. Hume Coll. 3. Etawah. Hume Coll. 1. Allahabad. Hume Coll. 2 Allahabad. Hume Coll. 1. Allahabad, 14th March. Hume Coll. 2. Sau^or, C. Prov., 9th July. Hume Coll. 1, Pegu, 1st May {K W. Owes). Hume Coll. Genus ORTHORHAUIPHUS, Salvad. Orthorhamphus magnirostris ( F.). CEdicnemus reeur^-irostris apud Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ivii. fig. 1 (1845-54). Esacus magnirostris, Gmdd, Handb. Birds Ausfr. ii. p. 213 (1865) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests ^ Eggs Ind. B. iii. p. 334 (18!^»0). Q3dicnemus magnirostris, Seebohm, Geogr. Distr. Charadriidce , p. 89 (1887). Orthorhamphus maj^uirostris. Sharps, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiv. p. 22 (1896) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 173 (1899). The eggs of the Thick-billed Stone-Curlew are larger than those of Esacus recurvirostris, and may, perhaps, be said to have a rather paler ground-colour, but the eggs of the two species are hardly separable. Five examples measure from 2-27 to 2-57 iu length, and from 1-6 to 1-75 in breadth, 1. Little Coco Island, Andamans, Hume Coll. 24th March {A. 0. Hume). 1. Corbyu's Cove, Port Blair, Hume Coll. Andamans, loth April (J. Wood-Mason). 2. Troughton, N.W. Australia, Lieut. G. Oliver [P.]. Julv. 1. Cape York [Gould). Gould Coll. Sub-Order TIDES. Family OTIDIDiE. The eggs of the Bustards vary considerably with regard to shape, colour, and amount of gloss. They are double-spotted, but the mark- ings are faint, hazy, and ill-defined. The shell is strong, smooth, and pitted with numerous pores. Genus OTIS, Linn. Otis tarda, Linn. Otis tarda, Thien. Fortpjlayiz. ges. Fog. tab. Ivi. tig. \, a-c (1845-54); Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 45. tig. 1 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, Eq(is of Brit. Birds, i. p. 285, pi. Ixxiii. fig. i (185(3) ; Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 384 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 369 (1873) ; Dunford, Ibis, 1878, p. 34 ; Hume ^ Marsh. Ga>ne Birds Ind. i. p. 1 (1879) : Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 581, pi. 22 (1884) ; id. Eggs of Brit. ■ OTIS. TETRAX. 85 Birds, p. 88, pi. 23. fig-. 4 (189(i) ; S/iarpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 284 (1894) ; Oaies, Game Birds Ind. i. p. 394 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 173 (1899). The eggs of the Great Bustard are of a broad oval or elliptical form and sometimes ])oiiited at both ends. They have a consider- able amount of gloss. The ground varies from dull olive-green to olive-buff, and this is evenly, but rather sparingly, marked with clouds, smears, and small blotches of yellowish brown, pinkish brown, and underlying pinkish grey or pale purple. Some specimens also exhibit a few sputs and streaks of rich dark brown, generally at the broad end. Numerous specimens measure from 2'7 to 3*35 in length, and from 2 to 2-4 in breadth. Wiltshire. Andalusia, Spain, 15th May. Cordova, Spain, 21st April (Ma7mel). Cordova, 2nd May {H. Saunders). Casa Reyes, Seville, 13th Mav (H.8.). Halbertstadt, Germany, 22nd May. Leipzig, Germany. R. Volga, Russia {Dr. Stader: Hargitt Coll.). Russia (Brandt). Poltava, South Russia. Medjidji, Uobrudscha, 4th (Jf. Seebohm). Kustendji, Dobrudscha, 3rd (H. S.). Kustendji, 11th Mav {H. S.). Kustendji, 24th May (H. S.) Kustendji, 4th June" {H. S.). Chaonsh-Keui, Asia Minor, May (C. (9. Dayiford). June Montagu Coll. R. C. Batley, Esq. [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salviu-Lxodnian (Joll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. May Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. 11th Seebohm CoU. Genus TETRAX, Leach. Tetrax tetrax {Linn.). JItone ^- 3Jarsh. Game Birds Lid. i. p. 3 (1879); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 587, pi. 22 (1884) ; id. Bqqs of Brit. Birds, p. 89, pi. 23. tig. 2 (1896) ; Jrl,t/, Orn. Srr. Gibr. 2nd ed. p. 257 ( 1895). Tetrax campestris, Baedeker, Bier Bur. J'ii(/. tab. 45. tig. 2 1 1855-63). Tetrax tetrax, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 2.-'7 (l.>94); Oates, Game Birds hid. i. p. 409 (1898) ; Sliarpe, Hund-l. i. p. 174 (1899). The eggs of the Little Bustard are of a short pointed oval form, frequently elliptical and sometimes spheroidal. They are highly glossy. The ground is dark olive-green or olive-brown, and occa- sionally of a buff colour, and this is marked with streaks, clouds, 8G OTIDID^. and blotches of very pale reddish browu or yellowish brown. The underlying markings are hardly separable from the ground-colour. Many specimens are marked so faintly that they appear to be quite plain, but when closely examined the markings can always be made out. The eggs measure from 1-92 to 2-23 in length, and from 1-43 to 1-6 in breadth. 1. France. Seebohm Coll. 2. Dobrudscha (Dr. Cullen). Seebohm Coll. 2. Kustendji, Dobrudscha, 1.5th May Seebohm Coll. (Dr. Cullen). 4. Kaiarash Steppes, Danube, 28th Seebohm Coll. May {H. Seebohm). 4. Sarepta, S. Hussia {Dr. Stader : Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 2. Tano-iers (L. ti. Irhy). Seebohm Coll. 2. Zana, Algeria, 20th June (O. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin). 2. Zana, 2.5th June {O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Madracen, Algeria, 19th May Salvin-Godman Coll. (O. 6'.). 1. Djendeli, Algeria, 27th May (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. Tunis. ' L. Fraser, Esq. [P.]. Genus LOPHOTIS, Reicheab. Lophotis gindiana (Oust.). (Plate IV. fig. 3.) Lophotis gindiana, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxiii. p. 292 (1894) ; id. Hand-Li. p. 174 (1899). The eggs of Oustalefs Bustard are perfectly elliptical in shape and highly glossy. They are of a pale olive-buff colour, spotted and blotched with yellowish brown and grey. The markings are Tery dense in a broad zone round one end of the egg, and some- what sparse elsewhere. In one example the zone is chiefly composed of an intricate tracing of lines and scrawls, and markings of this character also occur in the other specimens in a minor degree. The underlying grey blotches are everywhere prominent. Three examples measure respectively : 1-82 by 1-35 ; 1-76 by 1-36 ; 1-89 by 1-35. 3. Sagana River, British East Africa. H. J. Mackinder, Esq. [C.]. Genus HETEROTETRAX, Sharpe. Heterotetrax vigors! (Stnith). (Plato IV. fig. 4.) Otis scolopacea, Sharjie, ed. Laynrd, Birds S. Africa, p. 6-37 (1875-84). Heterotetrax vigorsi, Shar-pe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 296 (1894) : id Hand-l. i. p. 174 (1899). The eggs of the Pink-coloured Bustard in the Collection are NEOTIS. SYPHEOTIS. 0< perfectly elliptical iu shape. They are very smooth and have a fair amount of gloss. The pores are obsolete. The ground is of a buff colour, and this is evenly marked all over with streaky clouds, smears, and lines of pale pinkish brown and dull purplish grey. Two examples measure respectively : 2'4o by 1'69 ; ii'-iS by i'S. These dimensions do not agree well with those given by Layard (I. c). 1. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. 1. South Africa. Purchased. Genus NEOTIS, Sharpe. Neotis ludwigi {R'upp.). Otis colei, Smith, S. Afr. Q. Journ. 1831, p. 63, note. Otis ludwiijii, Sharpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 636 (1875-84:). Neotis ludwigi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x.^iii. p. 299 (1894); id. Hand-l. i. p. 174 (1899), The eggs of Ludwig's Bustard in the Collection are of different types. One appears to have been bleached by the sun. It is of a broad, pointed oval form, rather glossy, with the pores ex- tremely well-marked, a'nd pale bluish white, sparingly smeared with grey. It measures 3*2 by 2'35. The second example is of a narrow oval form, fairly glossy, and with the pores normally developed. It is of an olive-buff colour, streaked and smeared with pale brown and faint purple. It measures 3'03 by 2. 1. South Africa. Sir Andrew Smith [C.]. 1. South Africa. H. F. Walter, Esq. [P.]. Neotis caffra (Licht.). Otis caffra, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ivi. fig. 2 (1845-54) ; Sharpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 634 (1875-84). Neotis caffra, S/inrpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x.tiii. p. 301 (1894) ; id. Hani-l. i. p. 174 (1899J. The eggs of Stanley's Bustard are of a short elliptical form and fairly glossy. They are of a pinkish buff colour, streaked and blotched with pale brown and dull purple. The markings are very evenlv distributed over the shell. Two examples measure re- spectively : 2-9 by 2-25 ; 2-8 by 2-2. 1. South Africa. Old Collection. 1. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. Genus SYPHEOTIS, Less. Sypheotis indica {Gm.). Sypheotides aurita, Hume ic Marsh. Game Birds Ind. i. p. 33 (1879) ; iii. App. pi. i. (1880) ; Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. i. p. 57 (1886); vi. p. 13 (1891). 88 OTIDID^. Sypheotis auiita, Gates ed. Hume, Ne-'its ^- I^r/r/s Ind. B. iii. p. 380' (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxiii. p. 313 (1894) ; Oates, Game Birds hid. i. p. 419 (1898). Sypheotis indica, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 175 (1899). The eggs of the Lesser Florican are not separable by any character from those of the Little Bustard. Very many specimens- in the Collection are almost spherical in shape, some are very broadly pyriform and a few are broad ovals. The markings in the majority are just as indistinct as they are in the eggs of the Little Bustard. On the other hand, a few examples are very clearly marked with chocolate-brown. The eggs measure from 1"77 to 2-06 in length, and from 1-5 to 1-7 in breadth. 2. India. Gould Coll. 2. Sholapur *, India, loth Sept. Hume Coll. 2. Shnlapur, 15th Sept. Hume Coll. 3. Sholapur, 18th Sept. Hume Coll. 1. Sholapur, 21st Sept. Hume Coll. 2. Sholapur, 22nd Sept. Hume Coll. 1. Sholapiu, 24th Sept. Hume Coll. 1. Sholapur, Ist Oct. Hume Coll. 4. Sholapur, 5th Oct. Hume Coll. 7. Sholapur, 7th Oct. Hume Coll. 1. Sholapur, 24th Oct. Hume Coll. Genus HOUBAROPSIS, Sharpe. Houbaropsis bengalensis (Gm.). (Plate IV. fig. 5.) Sypheotis bengalensis, Bitme S; Marsh. Game Birds Ind. i. p. 23 (1879); iii. p. 424 (1880) ; Oates ed. Hwne, Nests <^- Eygs Ind. B. iii. p. 378 (1890). Houbaropsis bengalensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 316 (1894) ; Oates, Game Birds Lid. i. p. 414 (1898) ; Shaipe, Hand-l. i. p. 175 (1899). The sole egg of the Bengal Florican in the Collection is of a regular oval form, and possesses a considerable amount of gloss. It is of a pale slaty-green, sparingly and indistinctly spotted and streaked with very pale russet-brown and dull purple. It measures 2-56 by 1-75. 1. Purneah, Bengal, June {F. A. Hume Coll. »S7i iilinyfurd) . * AW these eggs of the Lesser Florican frcin Sholapur are stated by Mr. Hume (' Nests and Eggs.' I. c.) to have been presented to him by Messrs. Weiiden, Alexander, and J. Davidson. There are no distinguishing marks on the eggs by ■which the donations of these gentlemen may be separated. 8^ Genus HOUBAEA, B^k Houbara macqueeni {Gray 6)- Hardw.). Houbaia macqueeni, A. Neicton, P. Z. S. 1861, p. 397, pi. xxxix. fig. 5; Hume ^- Mars/i. Game Birds hid. i. p. 17 (1879); Barnes, Journ^ Bomb. Kilt. Hist. S'C. vi. p. 12, pi. — . tig:. 837J1891) : Sharpe, Cut. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. •.^\>i (1894): Oates, Game' Birds Ind. i. p. 4U5 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 17o (1899). Otis macqueeni, Dresser, Birds Eur. vii. p. 39.5 (1876) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. .:91, pi. 21 (1884) ; id. E49 (1895). Grus grus, Sharjje, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 2-50 (1894) ; id. Hund-l. i. p. 176 (1899). The eggs of the Common Crane are of a narrow oval form, but some specimens are equally pointed at both ends. They have a slight amount of gloss. The ground varies from cream-colour or pale butf to olive-buff and pale pinkish buff. In some specimens the markings are very distinct and well-defined, but in the majority they are smudgy and indistinct. They consist of spots and blotches of various shades of brown, pinkish brown, reddish brown, and underlying pale purple. On a few examples there are also some spots of dark umber-brown at the larger end. The markings are spread over the whole shell, but at the broad end they often become confluent and form, in many specimens, a small but very dense cap, in others an indistinct cap or zone, while in a few examples there are no traces of either, the markings being no denser at that part than elsewhere. The eggs measure from 3*5 to -l-iG in leagth. ani from 2-3 to 2'5 in breadth. 7. Casas Viejas, Andalusia, May (Col. SeeboUm Coll. L. H. Irby). 3. Casas Viejas {L. H. /.)." Seebohm CoU. 1. Laguna de la Jauda, Spain, April Seebohm Coll. (i. H. I.). 2. Laguna de la Janda, May {L. H, I.) Seebohm Coll. 1. Laguna de la Janda (L, H. I.). Seebohm Coll. 92 1. South SpaiD (H. Saunders). 1, Uovrefjeld, Norway, June (R. Collett). 1. Sodankyla, 20th May {J. Wolley). 2. Central Sweden {H. W. Wheel- wright). 2. Livonia, Baltic Provs. (Hussotc). 2. Pomerania, 20th April {T. Holhnd). 2. Pomerania, 2:ird April (T. H.). 2. Pomerania, 14th May {T. H.). 2. East Pomerania, 24tli April {T. H.). 2. East Pomerania, 28th April [T. H.). 3. West Pomerania, 2oth April ( T. H.) 1. Stolp, Pomerania ( T. H.). 1. Pomerania (T. Krilper). 2. Pomerania (Kjarbdlliny). 1. P. Volga (Henka). 1. Crimea (Hnrgitt Coll.). 1. Erzeroom, Otii June. Seehohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm CoU. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Cull. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Zool. Society. Grus canadensis {Linn.). Gru.s canadensis, Coues, Birds N.- West, p. 532 (1874) ; Baird, Brejcer <§• Rid(/ic. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 407 (1884) ; Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 94 (1887j ; Mar Far lane, Pruc. U.S. Nat. Mus.xiv.-p. -i-Jo (1891); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 256 (1884) ; id. Uund-l. i. p. 177 (1899). The eggs of the Little Urown Crane in the Collection can all be matched by eggs of the Common Crane. They measure from 3-4 to 3-7 in length, and from 2-25 to 2-5 in breadth. 1. Alat-ka (Henshaw Coll.). 1. Alaska (Siniths. Inst.). 1. Yukon Delta, 31,-t May (£. If. Nelson : Henshazv Coll.). 1. Yukon Delta (E. W. N. : Henshaiu Coll.). 1. British Columbia [J. K. Lord). 2. Cambridge Bay, Arctic America {Caj^t. Cullinson). Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. N. Amer. Bound. Comm. Voy. PI. M.S. 'Enterprise.' Grus japonensis (P. L. S. IJu.lL). Grus moutignesia, Bartlett, P. Z. S. 1861, p. 369. Grus viridirostris, David Sf Oust. Ois. de la Chine, p. 435 (1877). Grus iaponensis, Seebohtn, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 351 (18tl0); Shar2)e, Cat. Birds B. ^17. xxiii. p. 258 (1894) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 177 (1899). The (ggs of the Sacred Crane in the Collection are of a reinark- ably narrow oval form and almost without gloss. Their coloration is of quite the same character as that of the eggs of the Common Crane. The ground is cream-coloured, and this is sparingly spotted and blotched with reddish brown and underlying pale purple. In one example the markings form an irregular iray at the broad end, in ANTIGONE. 93 the second they are evenly distributed over the entire shell. Two specimens measure respectively : -l:-2 by 2-35 ; 3'97 by 2-35. 1. Laid in confinement, 27th June Salvin-Godman Coll. (Zool. Gardens, Loudon). 1. Laid in confinement 6th July (Zool. Salvin-Godman Coll. Gardens, London). Genus ANTIGONE, Reichenh. Antigone antigone {Linn.). Ixrus antigone, Thien. Forfjiftanz. yes. Vd(/. tab. Ixxi. fig. 3 (1845-54) ; Hume 8)- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. pp. 1, 435, pi. iv. (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests ^ Eygs Ind. B. iii. p. 872 (1890) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. ix. (S/ippl.) p. "337 (1896); Bla?if. Fauna Brit. Ind., £m7s, iv. p. 188 (1898). Antigone collaris, Shai-pe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 262 (1894). .\ntigone antigone, S/iarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 178 (1899). The eggs of the Sarus Crane are of quite a diifereut type from those of the Common Crane. They are chiefly of a narrow oval form, but broad ovals are occasionally to be seen. They are glossy, and in many cases very highly so. The ground is white, frequently tinged with faint cream-colour, pale pink, or greenish. The markings are small and almost invariably well-defined. They consist of spots and small blotches, with occasional streaks of yellowish-brown, pale chestnut-brown, and underlj'ing pale purple, and these are sparsely scattered over the entire shell. In some examples, however, the markings are distinctly more numerous at the larger end thau elsewhere, but they fail to form a cap or zone. A few specimens are entirely unmarked. A series measures from 3'6 to 4-4 in length, and from 2-35 to 2-75 in breadth. 9. Lidia. Hume Coll. 2 Gurgaon, 26th July. Hume Coll. iii Juggernatlipur, Etawab, 15th July. Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, July. Hume Coll. •)_ Etawah, Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, 1st Aug. Hume CoU. 1. Etawah, 10th Aug. Hume Coll. 3. Etawah, 20th Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, 27tli Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, Aug. ( W. E. Brooks). Seebi)hm Coll 1. Rahun, Etawah, Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Oudh, 10th Sept. Seebohm Coll. Havdui, 21st July. Hume Coll. •) Futtebgurh [A. A. Anderson). Seebohm Coll \. Futtehgurh, loth Julv {A. A. A.). Seebohm Coll. 1. Near Allahabad, 26th July (C. T. Binyham). Hume Coll. 1. Near Allahabad, 7th .\ug. Hume Coll. 7, Saugor, C. Prov. Hume Coll. 94 Antigone sharpei, BJanf. Grus antigone, Hume Sf Mai-ah. Game Birds Ind. iii. pp. 1, 435, pi. iv. part. (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests ^ Eygs Ind. B. iii. p. 372, part. (1890). Antigone antigone, Shmye, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 264 (1894). Grus sharpii, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 189 (1898). Antigone sharpei, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 178 (1899). The eggs of the Burmese Sarus Crane in the Collection are somewhat discoloured with incubation. They appear to have been white originally. One example is quite unmarked ; two others are marked with a very few pale rufous blotches. They have a fair amount of gloss. Three specimens measure respectively : 3*85 by 2-45 ; 3-95 by 2-45 ; 3-8 by 25. 2. Pegu, 15tli Aug. (E. W. Oates). Seebohm Coll. 1. Pegu, 5th Sept. {E. W. O.). Oates Coll. Antigone australasiana {Oould). Grus australasianus, Gmdd, Handb. Birds Avstr. ii. p. 290 (1865) ; Camp- hell, Nests ^- Ef/ffs Austr. Birds, p. 58 (1883) ; Nmih, Nests 4" Bffffs Austr. Birds, p. 314 (1889). Antigone australasiana, Shurj^e, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 265 (1894) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 178 (1899j. The eggs of the Australian Crane have a somewhat paler ground than those of the Common Crane (Grus grus), but are otherwise quite similar to them. They measure from 3-45 to 3"87 in length, and from 2*26 to 2-5 in breadth. 1. Australia. Gould Coll. 2. Australia. Sir D. Cooper [P.]. 1. New South Wales. Old Collection. 1. Gippsland, Victoria. F. A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C. [P.]. Genus BUGERANUS, Gloger. Bugeranus carunculatus (Gm..). Grus carunculata, Thien. Fortpjlanz. gee. Toy. tab. Ixxi. fig. 2 (1845-54) : Gurney, Ibis, 1868, p. 467 ; Sharpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 626 (1875-84). Buo-eranus carunculatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 267 (1894) ;. %d. Hand-l. i. p. 178 (1899). The single egg of the Wattled Crane in the Collection is of a long, narrow oval form and fairly glossy. The ground is of a rich buff colour, and this is densely streaked and blotched with dark umber-brown and underlying purple. At the broader end these markings coalesce and form a dense cap. This specimen measures 4-1 by 2-45. 1. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. TETRAPTERTX. ANTHROPOIDES. 95 Genus TETRAPTERYX, Thunh. Tetrapteryx paradisea (Licht.). Grus paradisea, Thien. Fortj>/ia>iz. r/es. Tor/, tab. Ixxi. fig. 5 (18-45-54). Anthropoides stanleyanus, Ayres, Ibis, 1869, p. 300. Anthvopoides paradisea, Sharpie, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 628 (1875-84). Tetraptervx paradisea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 268 (1894); id. Han'd-l. i. p. 178 (1899). The eggs of the Stanley Crane are of a narrow oval form, but a few are compressed and somewhat pointed at the larger end. They have a varying amount of gloss. Many of the specimens in the Collection resemble the egg of Biigeranvs carunculatus already described ; others have a cream-coloured or very pale buff ground, less densely marked with umber-brown and purple, and others again have the markings sparse, and of a pale brown colour with obsolete under- lying purple blotches. They measure from 3'0 to 3*97 in length, and from 2*27 to 2*4 in breadth. 2. South Africa. Old Collection. 1. South Africa. Gould Coll. 2. South Africa. Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. South Africa. E. L. Lavard, Esq. [P.]. 1. Bloemfontein, 5th Dec. F. A. Barratt, Esq. [P.]. 2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Salvin-Godmau Coll. Loudon). Genus ANTHROPOIDES, V. Anthropoides virgo {Linn.). Grus virgo, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Voff. tab. Ixxi. fig. 4 (1845-54) ; Bree,. Birds Eur. iv. p. 27, pi. — (1867) ; Dresser, Birds Bur. vii. p. 353 (1879); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 575, pl. 30 (1884); id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 156, pl. 46. fig. 2 (lb96). Anthropoides virgo, Baedeker, Bier Eur. J'iig. tab. 13. fig. 1 (1855-63) ; Bree, t. c. 2nd ed. v. p. 27, pl. — (1876) ; Hume ^- Marsh. Game Birds hid. iii. p. 31 (1880) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 269^ (1894) ; id. Hand-l. i, p. 179 (1899). The eggs of the Demoiselle Crane are so similar to those of the Common Crane that no character bj' which they may be separated can be pointed out, except size. They are perhaps, on the whole, somewhat more richly coloured than those of the Common Crane. They measure from 2-93 to 3'57 in length, and from I'bo to 2*2 in breadth. 1. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Salvin-Godman Coll. London). 1. Kustendji, Dobrudscha, 10th May Seebohm Coll. (Har'f/itt Coll.). 1. Kustendji (Dr. Cullen: Hargit.t Seebohm Coll. Coll.). 1. Kustendji, 15th May. Seebohm Coll. -96 1 1 1 Kustendji, 20tli May. Seebohm Coll. Ivubtendii, ■22nd May. Seebohm Coll. Medjidji, Dobrudscha. May. Seebohm Coll. Between Kustendji & Tchernavoda. Seebohm Coll. South Russia {Charhonniere : Har- Seebohm Coll. (jitt Coll.). Sarepta, S. Tiussia. Seebohm Coll. Sarepta (Dr. Stader ; Havgitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. E. Volga, S. Russia. Seebohm Coll. Mesopotamia. Euphrates Exped. Northern Asia. Purchased. R. Amur {G. Radde). Salvin-Godmau Coll. Geuus BALEARIC A, Briss. Balearica regulorum (Benn.). Balearica reguLjruui, Gurney, Ihis, 1868, p. 2oh; Layard, Ibis, 1869, p. 376 ; Ayres, Ihis, 1873, p. 286 ; Skarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 179 (1899). Balearica chrvsopelargus, Shmye, cd, Layard, Bird.s S. Africa, p. 629 (1875-84) ; id. Cat. Birds B. M. xxii'i. p. 274 (1894). The sole egg of the Southern Crowned Crane in the Collection is of a very regular oval .shape, glossy and of a pale bluish-white colour. Mr. Barratt, who took this example, states, as quoted by Sharpe, that the eggs of this Crane were always found by him to bo of this colour. Layard, however, describes an egg of this species as " of a dull pale brown tinged with green, and obscurely marked with faint reddish-brown confused blotches, chiefly at the obtuse end, with here and there a dark mark standing out prominently." Mr. Barratt's example measures 3'5 by 2-25. 1. Transvaal. F. A. Barratt, Esq. [P.]. Sub-Order ARAMI. Family ARAMI D^. Genus ARAMUS, V. Aramus scolopaceus (Gm.). Aramus scolopaceus, T/iie?i. Fortpjlanz. yes. Vciy. tab. Ixxii. fig. 15 (1845- 54) ; Ihtdson, P. Z. S. 1876, p. 102 ; Buniford, Ibis, 1877, p. 196 ; .Scl. Sf Hiids. An/ent. Orn. ii. p. 159 (1889) ; Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 210; Sharpe,' Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 237 (1894) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 180 (1899). The eggs of the Southern Courlau are bicouical in shape, both ends being about equally compressed and pointed. They have a slight gloss and the shell is very smooth. The ground is rich PSOPHIID^. CARIAMID^. 97 cream-colour, and this is spotted and blotched all over, but not very denselj- except at what may be described as the larger end, with pale yellowish brown and faint underlying purple. At the end where the markings are more frequent, these are intermingled with numerous lines and scrawls of the same yellowish brown as the blotches, and similar lines also appear here and there on other parts of the shell. Four examples measure from 2'45 to 2"55 in length, and from 1-63 to 1-73 in breadth. 4. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.]. Sub-Order PSOPHI^. Family PSOPHIIDtE. Genus PSOPHIA, Linn. PsopMa lencoptera. Spiv. (Plate V. lig. 6.) Psophia leucoptera, Shnrpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxiii. p. 280 (1894) ; Blaauw, Bull. B. O. C. v. p. xviii (1896) ; Ibis, 1896, p. 260 ; Sharjie, Hand-l. i. p. 181 (1899). The single egg of the White-winged Trumpeter in the Collection is of a very blunt oval form, both ends being nearly equally rounded, and of a dull white colour with a very slight tinge of buff. The shell is rough and without gloss. The specimen measures 2-2 by 1*65. 1. Laid in continemeut (s'Graveland, F. E. Blaauw, Esq. [P-]* Holland, July). Sub-Order DICHOLOPHI. Family CARIAMIDiE. Genus CARIAMA, Briss. Cariama cristata, Linn. Dicholophus cri*tatus, Tltien. Fortpjlayiz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixxii. fig. 14 (1845-54). Cariama cristata, Sharj^e, Cat. Birds B. M. i. p. 42 (1874) ; Scl. Sr Hitds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 161 (18.-^9); Neivton, P. Z. S. 1889, p. 25, pi. 1 ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 182 (1899); Xc/irk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 3 (1899J ; von Ihering, Eev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 289 (1900). The eggs of the Crested Cariama in the Collection, all of which were laid in confinement, vary much in shape, size, and colour. One example is nearly a perfect ellipse, smooth and dull white, with obsolete traces of a very few brownish blotches. It measures 2-4 by 1-85. VOL. n. H ■93 IBIDIDiB. A second is of a ver}' broad oval form, slightly rough and dull white, with a few lines and small blotches of yellowish brown. It measures 2'27 by 1'8. A third example is also a broad oval, very smooth and dull white, sparingly marked with blotches of brown and very pale underlying purple. It measures 2*55 by 1'85. A fourth is of a narrow, lengthened oval form, cream-coloured, marked with numerous blotches at the broad end, spots and smaller blotches elsewhere, of pale umber-brown. It measures 2*85 by 1-87. 1. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Zool. Society. London), 18th Aug. 3. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Zool. Society. London). Order ARDEIFORMES. Sub-Order PL AT ALE ^. Family IBIDID^. The eggs of the Ibises are of varied types, some being quite plain and others spotted. Typically they are of an oval form, with a rather rough, chalky shell, devoid of gloss. Genus IBIS, Cuvier. Ibis aethiopica {Lath.). Ibis religiosa, Thien. Fortpflanz. qes. Vog. tab. i c. fig. 24 (1845-54) ; Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. t&h. 60. tig. 1 (1855-63) ; Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 45, pi. — (1867). Ibis iethiopica, Heugl. Orn. X.O.-Afr. ii. pt. i. p. 11.35, pi. 50. fig. 2 (1873) ; Sharpe, ei. Liiyard, Birds S. Africa, p. 736 (1875-84) ; Scl. Ibis, 1878, p. 449, pi. xii. ; Dresser, Birds Eur. ix. {SuppL), p. 285 (1896); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 4 (1898); id. Handr-l. i. p. 184 (1899). The eggs of the Sacred Ibis taken in Egypt and now in the Collection are of a very narrow and lengthened oval form. They are much stained with yellow and brown smears, but were probably white originally. They measure respectively : 2"o7 by 1"63 ; 2'57 by 1"56. The other examples are white, marked, chiefly at the larger end, with small spots of yellowish brown. One is a narrow oval, measuring 2-55 by 1-63 ; the other is a broad oval, 2-53 by 1-8. IBIS. CARPHIBIS, 99 2. Pyramid of Sakkara, Egypt, Old Collection. ■ 19th Feb. 1. Laid in conliuemeat (^Zool. Gardeus, Zool. Society. London). 1. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardeus, Salvin-Godman Coll. Antwerp) . Ibis melanocephala {Lath.). Ibis melanocephala, Leqye, Bird'i Cei/lon, p. 1106 (1880) : Ontes ed. Hume, Nests :<)■ Eqgs In'd. B. iii. p. 226 (1890j ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 7 (1898) : id. Hand-l. i. p. 18o (1899). The eggs of the Indiau White Ibis vary greatly in size and shape. The majority perhaps are of a narrow, pointed oval form, but a considerable number are pointed at both ends and a few are elliptical. They are of a pale bluish-white c^dour, genei'ally plain, but some are spotted very faintly with pale yellowish brown. They measure from 2-1 to 2-S2 in length, and from 1-5 to 1-82 in breadth, 5. Hansi, Punjab, 12th June ( W. Hume Coll. Blewitt). 3. Hansi, 14th June ( W. B.). Hume Coll. 1. Hansi, 17th June (fF. ^.). Hume Coll. 1. Juggernathpur, Etawab, 17tli Ma}' Hume Coll. (J. O. Hume). 42. Juogernathpur, loth Julv [A. Hume Coll. O. H). 7. Chitbaon, Etawah, 7tli Aug. Hume Coll. (A.O.H.). 15. Beenan, Etawah, 27th Aug. Hume Coll. (A. 0. H). 2. Mohar, Cawnpore, 18tli Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Jhansi, 1st July (F. B. Blewitt). Hume Coll. There is an egg in the Collection, laid in confinement in the -Zoological Gardens of London, and the product of /. henderi and /. molucca. It is white, marked with a few yellowish-brown dots and lines, chiefly at the larger end, and measures 2-36 by 1-yO. Genus CARPHIBIS, litichenh. Carphibis spiuicoUis (Jameson). Carphibis spinicoUis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 282 (1865) ; North, Proc. Linn. Sue. N. S. W. 2ud ser. i. p. 1061 (1887) : Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 11 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 185 (1899). Gerontitus spinicoUis, North, Nests ^- Eijys Amtr. Birds, p. 312 (1889). An egg of the StraAv-necked Ibis in the Collection is of a biconical form, both ends being sharply pointed. It is slightly rough, without gloss, and of a dull blue colour. It measures 2-75 bv 1-95. 1. Australia ( Wilson). Gould Coll. h:? 100 IBIDID^. Genus INOCOTIS, Eeichenh. Inocotis papulosa {Temm.). Geionticus papillosu.s, Jerd. Birds Lid. iii. p. 769 (1864). Inocotis papillosus, Oafes ed. Hume, Nests S,- Eggs Ind. B. iii. p. 228- (1890); !iiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. Family PLATALEID^. Genus PLATALEA, Liim. Platalea leucerodia, Linn. Platalea leucerodia, I'him. Furtyiflatiz. yes. Voy. tab. Ixviii. fig. C, a-f (1840-54); Baedeker, Bier Bur. Voy. tab. 36. fig. 3 (1855-63); Hexoitsmi, E(/(isof Brit. Birds, ii. p. 3i'0, pi. Ixxxv. (1866) ; Dresser, Birds Bur. vi". p. 319 (187."!) ; Legye, Birds Ceylon, p. 1096 (1880); Seehohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 514, pi. .S7 (1884); Gates ed. Hume, Nests .y Eqi/s Ind. B. iii. p. 217 (1890) : Sharpe. Ibis, 1891, p. 112 ; Seebohm. Eyys of Brit. Birds, p. 6(). pi. 18. figs. 2, 3 (1896). Platalea leucerodia, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxvi. p. 44 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 188 (1899). The eggs of the Spoonbill are typically of nn elongated, pointed shape, but some are biconical and a few are s])heroidal. The shell is rather coarse and without gloss. Tbe ground is white, frequently tinged with yellow, and this is marked with spots, blotches, and smudges of yellowish brown, reddish brown, dark brown, or black. In some specimens the markings are evenly distributed over the 104 PLATA LEI D^. entire shell, in others they are chiefl}- collected together at the broad end. Some eggs exhibit underlying markings of pale purple ; others entirely want them. The eggs measure from 2-4 to 2-95 in length, and from 1-65 to 1-95 in breadth. 3. 3. 6. 15. 2. 2. 1. 17. 2. 1. 4. 14. 10. 1. Europe. Europe. Europe. HoUand (J. Baker). Horster Mere, Holland, 23rd May {H. Seebohm). Hungary, 14th April. R, Volga (Dr. Stealer : Hargitt Coll.). Erzeroum, 9th June. Abdullah Bank, Persian Gulf, 24th April. Moor Mooza, Persian Gulf, May. Moor Mooza, loth May. Boobian Island, Persian Gulf, 25th May. Mvnpoori, India, 26th Aug. '{A. 0. Hume). Mohar near Cawnpore, 17th Sept. {C. T. Binyham). Utchulda, Etawah, 4th Aug. ( W. E. Brooks). Utchulda, 8th Aug. ( W. E. B.). Etawah, 18th Aug. Old Collection. H. F. Walter, Esq. [P.]. Gould Coll. Salvin-Godmau Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Zool. Society. W. D. Camming, Esq. W. D. Cumming, Esq. W. D. Cumming, Esq. Hume Coll. Huine Coll. Hume Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Hume Coll. [P.]. Genus KZh.Zk., lieichenh. Ajaja ajaja (Linn.). Platalea ajaga, Thien. Fortpjlanz. r/es. Viig. tab. Ixviii. fig. 7 (1845-o4). Platalea ajaja, Cory, Birds Bahamas, p. 104 (1880) ; Gibson, Ibis, 1880, p. 150. Ajaja rosea, Baird, Brewer Sf Ridgw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 102 (1884) ; Sd. :^ Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 114 (1889). Ajaja ajaja, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. h'l (1898) ; id. KandA. i. p. 189 (1899). The egg of the Roseate Spoonbill in the Collection is of a regular oval shape, rather rough and gloss-less. It is dull white, streaked and blotched, equally over the entire shell, with pale chestnut- brown. There are also numerous dark specks scattered over the egg. It measures 2" 47 by 1'72. 1. North America {Hemhaiv Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll. CIC0NI1D.E. Sub-Order CICONI^. Family CICONIID^. Sub-Family TANTALIN^. Genus PSEUDOTANTALUS, Riclgw. Pseudotantalus leucocephalus (Forst.). 105 Pseudotantalus leucocephalus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 323 (1898) ; id. Kand-l. i. p. 189 (1899). The eggs of the Painted Stork, or Pelican-Ibis, are typically of an oval form, but many are elliptical or biconical. They have no gloss. The shell is fine, compact, and plain white, turning to yellow with incubation. The eggs measure from 2-55 to 2-95 in length, and from 1*75 to 2 in breadth. 3. India. Gould Coll. 3. Gobhurdum Tank, near Muttra, Hume Coll. 17th Oct. (i^. H. Whitten). J . Gobhurdum Tank, Ist Noy. Hume Coll. {R. H. ]]-.). 41. Gobhurdum Tank, 5th Nov. Hume Coll. {R. H. W.). 9. Gobhurdum Tank, 26th Oct. Hume Coll. {W. Bkicittj. Sub-Family CICONIIN^. Genus DISSOURA, Cab. Dissbura episcopus (Bodd.). Ciconia leucocephala, Jerd. Birds Ind. iii. p. 7-'57 (1864). Dissura episcopus, LeS. Africa, p. 727 (1875-84) ; id. Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 287 (1898);' id. Hand-l. i. p. 193 (1899). An egg of the Whale-headed Stork in the Collection is of a l)lunt oval form, approaching the elliptical. It is much stained, but was apparently, when fresh, dull white in colour. The shell is coarse and chalky and has no gloss. This example measures 3-6 by 2-3. 1. White Nile (Petherick). Salvin-Godman Coll. Sub-Order ARDEM. Family ARDEIU^. The eggs of the Herons and Bitterns are indifferently of an oval, elliptical, or biconical shape, and in every large series eggs of these three shapes will be found to be about equally represented. The texture of the shell is somewhat rough and chalkj-. The eggs are always unspotted and, with few exceptions, of a blue colour. Wheu the series is large, the majority of the speci- mens will be found to be of the same blue colour as the eggs of the Common Heron (Ardea cinerea) and Notoplwyx novie-hollanditB (Plate V. fig. 1), but a few will be paler, resembling the egg of PTRRHERODIAS. Ill Buhulcus coromaadus (Plate V. tig. 2). This is so invariably the case that it is not necessary to make any further reference to the ■colour of the Herons' eggs except in those few genera {Gorsachius, Buhulcus, Ardetta, Dupetor, and Botaurus) where there is a general departure from the normal colour above described. Genus PYRRHERODIAS, Flnsch 4- Hard. Pyrrherodias purpurea (Linn.). Ardea purpurea, Thien. Forfpjlanz. (/es. Tog. tab. Ixix. fig. 5 (1845-54) ; Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vo. Scott). 2. Tampa Bay, Mav ( W. E. D. S.). 2. Old Tampa Bay, Florida, 26th K^n\{W.E.D.S.). 3. Old Tampa Bay, 26th April ( W. E. D. S.). 3. Old Tampa Bay, 26th April ( W. E. D. S.). 1. Sarasota Bay, Florida, May ( W. E. D.S.). 2. Sarasota Bay, May ( W. E. B. S.). 5. Sarasota Bay, ^lay ( W. E. I). S.). 3. Sarasota Bay, May ( TV. E. D. S.). 2. Maxiuco, Florida, 13th May ( W. E. D. S.). Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Princeton Uniyersity, N.J. [E.]. Genus NOTOPHOYX, Shca-pe. Notophoyx novae-hoUandiae (Lath.). (Plate V. %. 1.) Ardea noyie-hollandiae, Gottld, Hcmdb. Birds Avstr. ii. p. 299 (1865) ; Cavipbell, Nests Sf Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 58 (1883); Buller, Birds Neio Zecd. 2nd ed. ii. p. 134 (1888) ; North, Nests if Eqgs Austr. Birds, p. 318 (1889). Notophoyx novas-hollandite, Sharj)e, Cat. Birds B. M. xxyi. p. 109 ( 1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 196 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kut. Eiersamml. p. 230 (1899). The eggs of the White-fronted Heron measure from 1'8 to 2-04 in length, and from 1'35 to 1-45 in breadth. 4. 3. 1. Dawson Riyer, Queensland. Horsham, Victoria, 9th Oct. North). Gippsland, Victoria. {A. J. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. F. A. Philbiick, Esq., < K.C. 1. Tasmania. [P.]. Gould Coll. 1. Cullenswood, Tasmania. Gould Coll. 3. Table Cape, Tasmania. Crowley Bequest. NOTOPHOYX. LEPTERODIUS. 119 Notophoyx pacifica {Lath.). Ardea pacifica, Gould, Hcmdl. Birds Austr. ii. p. 297 (1665) ; Camjjbell. Nent.s lV Eyi/s Austr. Birds, p. 58 (1883) ; North, Nests i^- jEV/ys Austr. Birds, p. yi7, pi. xviii. fip'. 2 (1887). Notophovx pacifica, S/iarjiie, Cat. Birds B. M. x.wi. p. Ill (1898); id. Hand'l. i. p. 196 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kut. Etersamml. p. 230 (1899). The eggs of the Pacific Heron in the Collection measure respectively: 2-11 by 1-48; 2-07 by 1-33 ; 2-1 by 1-5; 2-1 by 1-42; 2-13 by 1-4; 205 by 1-5. 2. North Australia. Gould Coll. 1. New South Wales, 2nd Oct. Gould Coll. 3. Dawson liiver, Queensland, Crowlev Bequest. 16th Oct. Notophoyx flavirostris, Sharpe. Herodias picata, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 306 (1865). Notophoyx picata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 112 (1898). Notophiivx flavirostris, Sharjje, torn. tit. p. 654 ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 196 (1899). The sole egg of the Australian Pied Egret in the Collection is of an elliptical shape, and measures 1'6 by 1-21 . 1. North Australia. Gould Coll. Genus LEPTEEODIUS, Hanpr. 6f Ehr. Lepterodius gularis (Bosc). Ardea gularis, Heut/l. Orn. N.O.-Afr. ii. pt. i. p. 1059, pi. 49. fig. 12 (1873) ; Co2van, Proc. R. Phys. Sac. Bdin. vii. p. 149 (1882) ; Milne- Edwards lS- Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madug., Ois. ii. p. 551 (1885). Lepterodius gularis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 114 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 196 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 230 (1899). The eggs of the African Keef-Heron are of a very pale bluc colour, and measure from 1"G to 1'97 in length, and from 1-23 to 1-3 in breadth. 4. Betsileo, INIadagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.]. 3. Tamala Couutrv, Madagascar Crowley Bequest. {W. Deans Cotvan). Lepterodius asha (S;/kes). Ardea asha, Lai/ard, Aim. if Ma;/. Nat. Hist. 2nd ser. xiv. p. 110 (18.54). Ardea gularis. Le;/f/e, Birds Ceylon, p. 11311 (1880). Demiegietta gularis, Gates ed. Hwne, Nests 4 P'/'l^ I^id- B. iii p. 244 (L-^90). Deuiiegretta asha, Sharpe, Ibis, 1891, p. 112. 120 Lepterodius asha, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 116 (1898) ; id. Hatid-l. i. p. 196 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Reef-Heron measure from 1'72 to 2-01 in length, and from 1-28 to 1'41 in breadth. 14. 17. 1, 2. Koweit, Persian Gulf, April. Koweit, May. Koweit. Koor Mooza, Persian Gulf. Koor Mooza, May. Warha Island, Persian Gulf, 3rd May {E. A. Butler). Kalmat, Mekran Coast, 9th May (K A. B.). Karachi, 8th May. Karachi, 15th May. Ceylon {E. L. Layard). Ceylon. W. D. Gumming, Esq. [P. W. D. Cummiug, Esq. [P, W. 1). Gumming, Esq. fP." W. D. Gumming, Esq. [P. W. D. Cummiug, Esq. [P.' Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. Genus GARZETTA, Kaup. Garzetta garzetta {Linn.). Ardea garzetta, Thien. Fortpjlanz. yes. Vog. tab. Ixi.x. fiff. 6 (1845-54) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 239 (1880) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 481, pl. 38 (1884) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 01, pi. 17. fig. 7 (1896). Garzetta egretta, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 69. fig. 8 (1855-63). Herodias garzetta, Leqqe, Birds Ceylon, p. 1144 (1880) ; Gates ed. Hume, Nests ^- Eggs hui B. iii. p. 242 (1890). Garzetta garzetta, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 118 (1898J ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 197 (1899). The eggs of the Little Egret vary from 1-65 to 1*9 in length, and from 1-22 to 1-37 in breadth. 4. Danube, 24th May (E. Hodek). 18. Kalarash, Lower Danube, 27th May {H. Seehohm). 3. Hirsova, Lower Danube, 12th June (O. S.). 5. Astrakhan. 3. Mirzapur, India ( TV. E. Brooks : Tristrain Coll.). 2. Allahabad. 3. Etawah, 19th July (A. O. Hume). 2. Etawah, 19th Aug. (A. O. H). 12. Etawah, 24th Aug. (A. O. H.). 2. Juggernathpur, 19th Aug. ( W. E. Brooks). 2. Foochow, China, May. 4. Foochow, 3rd May. 2. Foochow, 31st May. 2. Foochow, June. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Seebohm Coll. C. B. Rickett, Esq. fP. C. B. Rickett, Esq. fP. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.] GARZETTA. LEUCOPHOYX. HYDRANA8SA. 121 \ Garzetta nig^ipes (Temm.). Herodias melanopus, Gould, Handb. Birds Amtr. ii. p. 304 (18G5). Garzetta uigripes, S/iarpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 122 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 197 (lsi)9). The eggs of the Spotless Egret measure from I'll to 1-9 in length, and from 1-2S to 1-35 in breadth. 6. North Australia. Gould Coll. Genus LEUCOPHOYX, Sharpe. Leucophoyx candidissima (Gm.). Garzetta candidissima, Baird, Bretver ^ liidgw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 28 (1884). Ardea candidissima, Gibson, Ibis, 1880, p. 156 ; Scl. ^ Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 99 (1889); Scott, Auk, vi. p. 18 (1889); James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 8 (1892). Leucophoyx candidissima, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 124 (1898): id. Iland-I. i. p. 197 (1899) ; von Iheriny, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 274 (1900). The eggs of the Snowy Egret measure from 1'62 to 1-82 in length, and from 1-25 to 1-33 in breadth. North America. Ijong Island ( T. M. Breiver). New Jersey (C. J. PinnocJc). Florida (Henshnw Coll.). Tampa Bav, Florida, 2(jtli April C W. E. 'I). Scott). H. F. Walter, Esq. [P.]. Salviu-Godraan Coll. Princeton University, N.J. [E.]. Salviu-Godman Coll. Princeton University, N.J. [E.]. ). )• Tampa Bav, 27th April ( IC. E. D. S.). Tampa BaV, 13th 3Iav ( W. E. I). S.). Tampa Bay, 13th May ( W. E. B. S.). Tampa Bav, 28th Mav ( If. E. D. S.). Tampa Ba'y, Mav ( U'. E. I). S.). Florida, May ( Jf. E. 1). S.). Florida {Audubon: Tristram Coll.). Jamaica {E. Cavendish Tai/lor). Man-of-War Cay, Brit. Honduras. Central Chile (Landbeck). Chile (Cuminff: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godman Coll. Berkeley James Coll. Crowley Bequest. Genus HYDRANASSA, Baird. Hydranassa ruficollis (Gosse). llydranassa tricolor ludoviciana, Baird, Brewer ^- Ridifw. Water Birds a: .Jw. i. p. 39 (1S84). Ardea tricolor ruficollis, Scott, Auk, vi. p. 18 (1889). 122 AEDEID^. Hydranassa ruficollis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 127 (1898) : id. Hand-l. i. p. 197 (1899). The eggs of the Louisiana Heron measure from 1"6 to 1*98 in length, and from 1-23 to 1"33 in breadth. 1. North America {Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. y. Florida (Henshmv Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Tampa Bay, Florida, 13th May Princeton University, N.J. [E.]. (W. E.'D. Scott). 3. Tampa Bav, 13th Mav(fr.i:.i>.S'.). „ „ „ 3. Tampa Bav, 13th May (TF.i'.D.-S'.). „ „ „ 2. Tampa Bay, 28th May ( jr. J?. i».-S.). „ „ 3. Tampa Bay, May ( W. E. B. S.). „ „ „' 5. Tampa Bay, May ( W. E. D. S.). „ „ „ 3. Tampa Bay, May ( W. E. D. S.). „ „ „ 3. Sarasota Bay, Florida, May „ ,, „ {W.E.D'.S.). 1. ¥\or\(\?i {Audubon : Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest. 2. Port Henderson, Jamaica, 6th June. Crowley Bequest. Genus NYCTANASSA, Reklienh. Nyctanassa violacea {Linn.). Nyctherodius violaceus, Baird, Brewer 4" Bidt/w. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 61 (1884). Nycticorax violaceus. Wells, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mvs. ix. p. 627 (1886). Nyctanassa violacea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxvi. p. 130 (1898") ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 197 (lf-99); Nehrk. Kat. Eierscnnml. p. 231 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iy. p. 274 (1900). The eggs of the White-crowned Night-Heron vary from 1-95 to 2-15 in length, and from 1*46 to 1-52 in breadth. 3. F.oi-ida, 1st April {J. G. Bell). Crowley Bequest. 5. Hope Island, Grenada, West Indies, Crowley Bequest. 27th April (/. G. Wells). Genus DEMIEGRETTA, Bh/t?i. Demiegretta sacra {Gm.). Herodias asha, Gould, Hitndb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 305 (1865). Demiegretta jugularis, Gould, torn. cit. p. 307; Campbell, Nests ^- Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 59 (1883). Ardea sacra, Botts, Tr. Neiv Zeal. Inst. iii. p. 97 (1870) ; Buller, Birds Netv Zeal. 2ud ed. ii. p. 129 (1888). Demiegretta sacra, North, Nests ^- Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 319, pi. xviii. tig. 5 (1889) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests i, Egqs hid. B. iii. p. 2-J6 (1890) ; Le Souef, Ibis, 1895, p. 422; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 137 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 198 (1899) ; Nehrh. Kat. Eienamml. p. 230 (lt^99). The eggs of the Eastern Reef-Heron are mostly of the pale blue DEMIEGRETTA. NYCTICORAX. 12'3. type (Plate V. fig. 2). They measure from l-Oo to 1"95 in length,, and from 1*25 to l-^o in breadth. 4. O^'ster Island, Arrakan Coast, 27th April (Ji. li. Shopland) . 2. Port Blair, Andamans {R. J. Whn- herlct/). 2. South Andaman Island, 15tli April (M.J. W.). 1. (.^orbvn's Cove, Andamans, 7th April ( iV. Darison). 2. Australia. 2. North Australia. 2. Bushy Island, Torres Straits. 1. Port Essiugton, N. Australia. 4. Jones's IsLmd, N.W. Australia. 2. Trouyhton Island, N.W. Australia. 1. Lizard Island {J. MacgilHrray). 2. Islet near Lizard Island. 1. Howick Islands, May (J. Mac- (/illivray). 2. N.W. Coiist, Tasmania, 18th Oct. (A. J. Xorfh). 2. EUice Islands, Pacific Ocean. 2. Fiji Islands, 22nd Oct. 1. Foochow, China, May. 1. Foochow, June. Crowley Bequest. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Gould Coll. Guuld Coll. J. B. Jukes, Esq. [P.]. Gould Coll. Lieut. G. Oliver [P.]. Lieut. G. Oliver [P.J. Gould Coll. Crould Coll. Gould Coll. Crowley Bequest. Rev. S. J. Whitmee [C.]. Crowley Bequest. C. B. liickett, Esq. [P.J. C. B. Eickett, Esq. [P.]. Genus NYCTICORAX, liajln. Nycticorax nycticorax {Linn.). Ardea nycticorax, Thien. Fortpjlaitz. yes. Voff. tab. Ixix. fig. 13, a, b (184o-o4; ; Heicitson, Eqys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 313, pl. Ixxxii. fig. i (1856). Nycticorax griseus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Tikj. tab. o9. fig. 6 (1855-63) ; Tristram, Ihis, l8f)0, p. 77 ; Smniders. lliis,\^7\. p. 372 ; Dresser, Birds Em: vi. p. 2fi9 ( 1879) ; Leyi/e, Birds Ceylon, p. 1165 (1880). Nycticorax griseus naevius, Bnird, Breicer if- Ridyic. Water Birds JS. A7n. i. p. 55 (lf^84). Nycticorax nycticorax, Scel/o/nn, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 496, pl. 38 (J884) ; id. Etjys of Brit. Birds. ]i. (54, pl. 17. fig. 4 (L"S(ilv. Zool. ' Challenffer' Bxped. ii. pt. viii. p. 106 (1880); 6'e/. op. cit. p. 150 (1880) ;'&/. 4- Huds. Aryeyit. Orn. ii. p. 105 (1889) ; Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 205: Ja7nes, New List Chilian Birds, p. 8 (1892). Nj'Cticorax tayazu-guira, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. J/, xxyi. p. 155 (1898) ; id. Hatid-l. i. p. 198 (1899) ; Xehrk Kat. Eiersamml. p. 231 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 274 (1900). The eggs of the Dark Night-Heron measure from 2-06 to 2'21 in length, and from 1-52 to 1-65 in breadth. 1. Argentine Republic. 2. Central Chile, Nov. 3. Central Chile (Landbeck). 1. Falkland Islands. 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. Abbott). 2. Falkland Islands. 2. Falkland Islands. 2. Falkland I.^lands ( C. C. Abbott : Tristram Coll.). A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.]. Berkeley James Coll. Berkeley James Coll. Gould Coll. Salviu-Godman Coll. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger. Purchased. Crowley Bequest. Nycticorax caledonicus (&>».). Nycticorax caledonicus, Gould, Handb. Birds Ausir. ii. p. 311 (1865) ; Campbell, Nests iS,- Egys Austr. Birds, p. 59 (1883) ; North, Nests Sr Egys Austr. Birds, p. 320, pi. xviii. tig. 1 (1889) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 158 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 198 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 231 (1899). NVCTICOKAX, BUTOKIDES. 12& The eggs of the Nankeen Night-Heron vary from 2'02 to 2'27 in length, and from 1'4 to 1'55 in breadth. 6. Rockv islet oft Cape Peron, B. PI. "Woodward, Esq. [P.]. W. Australia, 20th Nov. 1. Australia. Crowley Bequest. Nycticorax manilensis, Vig. Nyctieorax maiiillensis, Steere, List Birds i^- Mnmm. Philip, p. 27 (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 102 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 198 (1899). The eggs of the Manila Night-Heron in the Collection measure respectivelv : 2-22 by 1--45 ; 1-96 by 1-43; 2-4 by I'-iS ; 2 by 1-33. 2. Siquijor, Philippine Islands, loth Feb. Steere Exped. 2. Philippine Islands, May {Moseleij). Crowley Bequest. Genus CANCHROMA, Lhm. Cancliroina cochlearia, Liym. Canchroma cochlearia, Thiei). Fortpjlanz. ges. ToV/. tab. Ixviii. fig. 5 (1845-04) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi." p. 163 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 198 (1899) ; Xehrk. Eat. Eiersamml. p. 231 (1899) ; von Iheriny, Rev. Mus. Paidista, iv. p. 275 (1900). The eggs of the Boat-billed Heron in the Collection measure respectively: 2-02 by 1-5; 1-96 by 1-4; 2-U3 by 1-47. The specimen from Guiana is bluish white ; the others are pale blue. 1. Guiana {Xehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest. 1. Brazil. Old Collection. 1. Brazil. Old Collection. Genus GORSACHIUS, Bjk Gorsachius melanolophus {liaffl.). Gorsachius melanolophus, Leyye, Birds Ceyh.n, p. 1169 (1880) ; Sharpe,. Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 166 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p.ll99 (lb99) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 398 (1898). The eggs of the Malay Bittern in the Collection are of a pale bluish-white colour. Two specimens measure respectively : 1"S by 1-4; 1-9 by 1-4. 2. Palawan, Philippine Islands, 27th Crowley Bequest. Jime (J. Whitehead). Genus BUTORIDES, Blyth. Butorides atricapilla (Afzel.). Butorides atricapilla, Shai-j>e, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 71i> (1875-84) : Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 172 (,1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 199 (1899). 126 ARDEID^. Ardea atricapilla, vnr. nitenbero-i, Milne-Edwards 4° Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. ii. p. 5o7 (1885). The eggs of the African Green Bittern measure from r42 to 1'65 in length, and from ]-09 to 1-2 in breadth. 2. Eiver Gambia, 31st Aug. Dr. Percy Rendall [P.]. 1. Ambriz. Angola. Monteiro Coll. 1. Island of Rodriguez (H. H. Slatf-r). Royal Society [P.]. Butorides brevipes {Hempr. 4' Ehr.). Butorides brevipes, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 278 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 199 (1899). The eggs of the Red-Sea Green Bittern do not appear to be separable from those of B. atricaiiilln. Three examples measure respectively: 1 "45 by l-lo ; 1*5 by 1-15 ; 1-45 by 1-15. .'). Near Suakin, Red Sea, June. Comm. A. Carpenter [P.]. Butorides striata (Linn..). Ardea scapularis, 27iieti. Forlpjlanz. ges. J'og. tab. Ixi.x. fig. 12 (1845-54). Butorides cyaiuirus, 6W. c^j- iialu. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 542 ; Scl. iS'- Htids. Arffe?jt. Orn. ii. p. 101 (1889). Butorides striata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. 31. xxvi. p. 175 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 199 (1899); Nekrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 231 (1899); von Iliering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 275 (1900). The eggs of the South-American Green Bittern in the Collection measure To by 1-07, and 1-35 by 1-05 respectively. 1. Medellin, Aiitioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvio-Godmau GoU. {T. K. Salmon). 1. Brazil. Crowley Bequest. Butorides javanica (Horsf.). Butorides j a vauica, Ltqge, Birds Cei/lon,-p. 1153 (1880) ; Oat.es ed. Hume, Nests ^- Bgi/s Ind. B. iii. p. 249 (1890) ; Steere, List Birds •$■ JIumm,. Philip, p. 26 (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 177 (1898) : id. Hand-l. i. p. 199 (1899). The eggs of the Little Green Bittern vary from 1-4 to 1-64 in length, and from 1-08 to 1*23 in breadth. 3. Eastern Narra, Sind {S. Doig). Hume CoU. 1. Eastern Narra, 25th May (00 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. -I'-M (1899). The two eggs of the Amur Green Bittern in the Collection measure respectively: 1-6 by l-l-l; 1-.5 by I'l. They are of a pale blue colour. 2. Amur-laud (Doerrics). Crowley Bequest. Butorides stagnatilis (Oould). Butorides maerorbyncha, Gould, Handb. Birds Aiidr. ii. p. .316 (1865) ; North, Nests 1^- E^iys Austr. Bird.s, p. 322, pi. xviii. lig. 6 (1889). Butorides javauica, Gould, HandJi. Birds Austr. ii. p. ol" (I860) ; Cmnp- hell, Nests i^- Egns Austr. Birds, p. .>9 (1883). Butorides stagnatilis, S/iarpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 183 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. 1. p. 200 (1899). The eggs of the Thick-billed Green Bittern in the Collection measure respectively: 1-71 by 1*2; 1-57 by 1"2.5 ; l-5;3 by 1*2 ; 1-55 by 1-17. 2. Port Essington, N. Australia. Gould Coll. 1. Moreton Bay, Australia. Gould Coll. 1. New South Wales. Gould Coll. Butorides virescens (Lian.). Ardea virescens, T/iien. Fortpjianz. yes. J'oy. tab. Ixix. tig. 11 (1845-54) ; Scott, Auk, vi. p. 18 (1889) ; Christy, Ibis, 1897, p. 339. Butorides viresceus, Scl. ^- Sale. Ibis, 18d9, p. 227 ; A. ^- E. Neioton, Ibis, 1859, p. 261, pi. xii. tig. 6 ; Baird, Brewer H)- Ridyw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 50 (1884) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 186 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 200 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersa>nml. p. 231 (1899). The eggs of the jJ^orth-Americau Green Bittern measure from 1'47 to 1-63 in length, and from 1"08 to 1'18 in breadth. 1. North America. Old Collection. 1. Massachusetts {He/whaiu Coll.). Salviu-Godman Coll. 3. Hog Island, Virginia, 22ud May PriucetouUniversity,N.J.rE.]. ( W. E. 1). Scott). 4. Hog Island, 22ml Mav ( JF. £. iA «.). „ „ „ 4. Hog Island, 22nd May ( ;r. ^. Z». aS'.). 4. Tampa Bay, Florida, 26th .\pril „ „ „ (U'.E.U.S.). 3. Yzabal, Guatemala ( O. S. ^- F. D. G.). Salviu-Godmau Coll. 2, St. Croix, West Indies, lOth April Salvin-Godmau Coll. {A. ^- E. Newton). 2. St. Vincent, West Indies, April Salvin-Godmau Coll. {Mrs. H. H. Smith). 2, Hope Island, Grenada, West Indies Crowlev Bequest. (/. G. Wells). 128 Genu8 AKDEOLA, Boie. Ardeola ralloides {Scop.). Ardea eomata, Thien. Fortpfiayn. ges. Vog. tab. Ixix. fig. 9 (1845-54) ; Tristram, Ihis, 1860, p. 16-3 ; Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vii. p. 149 (1881'; ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 486, fig. 38 (1884) ; Milne-^ Edwards ^- Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. ii. p. 554, pi. cccv. fig. 10 (1885) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 62, pi. 17. fig. 2' (1896). Buphus comatus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 59. fig. 4 (1855-63). Ardea ralloides. Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 251 (1879). Ardeola ralloide.s, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x.wi. p. 202 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 201 (1899). The eggs of the Squacco Heron vary from 1-45 to 1*65 in length,, and from 1*06 to 1-2 in breadth. 11. Kalarash, Lower Danube, 27th May (H. Seehohm). Hirsova, Lower Danube, 12th June {H. S.). Save River, Servia, 22ud May. Astrakhan. Lake Halloula, Algeria, 12th Jime {H. B. Tristram). Lake Halloula, loth June {H. B. T.). Lake HaUoula, June {H. B. T.). Zana, Algeria, 6th June {H. B. T). Zana, 9th June {H. B. T.). Betsileo, Madagascar ( W. Deani Cowan). Seehohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seehohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Ardeola grayi (Si/kes). Ardeola leucoptera, Layard, A. M. N. H. 2nd ser. xiv. p. 112 (1854). Ardeola gravi, Leqqe, Birds Ceylon, p. 1150 (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests l^- Eqqslnd. 'B. iii. p. 248 (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 207 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 201 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Squacco Heron measure from 1"35 to \'Q5- in length, and from 14 to 1-25 in breadth. 2. India. Gould Coll. 2. India. Hume Coll. 4. India. Prof. Oldham [P.] 3. Himalayan Terai, 10th May. Hume Coll. 2. Himalayan Terai, 11th May. Hume Coll. 3. Himalayan Terai, 3rd July. Hume Coll. 1. Umballa, 1st July. Hume Coll. 1. Chimar, 4th July. Hume Coll. 2. Mirzapur, 2Gth June ( W. E. Brooks : Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest. 4. Lucknow, 21st August. Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, 30th July (A. 0. Hume). Hume Coll. >o! AUygurh, July (A. 0. H). Hume Coll. ARDEOLA. BXJBtJLCUS. 129 10. Allvfrurli, Aug-. (.1. O. /f.). Hume Coll. •"). .Iliiiiisi, Julv. Hume OoU. 0. Jliansi, -Jnd Au^^ (F. 11. lilewift). Hume Coll. 4. .Thausi, 4th Au^-. {F. It. Ji.). Hume Coll. •l. Moiar, 21st July [E. A. Btdler). Crowley IJequest. ■2. Ceylon. " E, L. Layard, Esq. [P.J. 3. Cevlon (E. L. Lai/ard). Salyin-Godmau ColT. 1. Peuii, 31st May (E. W. Oate.i). Oates Coll. ■2. PeiTU. L'Sth June {E. IF. O.). Oates Coll. 2. IVsii. 7tli Aug. {E. if. O.). Oate.s Coll. Ardeola bacchus (Bjk). Ardeola piasiiiosceles, Swi/i/i. Ihls, 18G3, p. 421 : La Toiiche, Ibis, 1892, p. 4SS, Ardeola bacchus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 211 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 202 (1899) ; Ne/irk: Kat. Eiersnmml. p. 2-32 (1899). The eggs of the Chinese Squacco Heron measure from 1'45 to 1*;>8 in length, and from 1-11 to 1"19 in breadth. 8. Foochow, China, 31.st May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.]. Ardeola speciosa (Horsf.). Ardeola speciosa, Blasius, J. f. O. 1884, p. 219 ; Everett, List Birds Borneo, p. 189 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 212 (1898) ; id. Hand-l.i.Y>- 202 (1899) ; Nehrk. Eat. Eiersamml. p. 232 (1899). The sole egg of Horsfield's Squacco Heron in the Collection is pale blue, and measures I'ol by 1'17. 1. S.E.Bovueo, 25th April (Gr«io«'.5A;y). Crowley Bequest. Genus BUBULCUS, 5/>. Bubulciis lucidus (Rafin.). Ardfa buljulcu^, Thien. Fortpjlanz. fp's. Vikj. tab. Ixix. fig. 10 (1845-54); Trixfram, Ibis, 18(J0. p. 163; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 24o (1879) ; Seebolau. Brit. Bird.", ii. p. 492, pi. 38 (1884); Milne-Ediuards ^ (irandidier, Hist. Nat. Madatj., Ois. ii. p. 552, pi. 305. tig. 9 (1885) ; Yerbin-i/. Ibis, 189(5, p. 37 ; Seebohm, Eiwiii]ioe, Ibis, 1863, p. 422 ; La Tmiche, Ibis, 1892, p. 489. Arden-alla flavicollis, Zei/.'/e, Birds Ceylon,-^. ll-")9 (1S80) ; Oates ed. Hume, Xests ^- Ef/r/s Ind. 'B. iii. p. 251 (1890). Dupetor flavicollis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 247 (1898) ; id. Hand-l. i. p. 203 (1899) ; Nehrl;. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 233 (1899). The eggs of the Black Bittern are ot precisely the same colour as those of BuhiiJcus coroniandns. They measure from I'ol to I'So in length, and from 1-12 to l-;37 in breadth. 4. Sind. Hume Coll. 2. Eastern Navra, Sind, -"Jth May Ilume Coll. (S. Boil/). 2. Eastern Xarra, lOtli 'Shiy {S. D.). Hume Coll. Eastern Narra, 1 1th May ( .S". Z».). Hume Coll. Eii.steni Xarra, 12tli MaVl-S'. I).). Iliuue Coll. Eastern Xarra, 13th Mav('V. D.). Hume Coll. Eastern Xarra, 19th Mav (.V. D.). Hume Coll. Eastern Xarra, 2()th May (>S'. D.). Hume Coll. Eastern Xarra, 24th Mav ('S'. I).]. Hume Coll. Eastern Xarra, 2oth May {S. IJ.). Hume Coll. Eastern Xarra, 26th May (-S". D. ). Hume ( "oil. Eastern Xarra, 27th Mav (S.I).). Hume Coll. Eastern Xarra, 2Mtli May ( S. I).). Hume ( 'oil. Eastern Xarra, ] st-3rd .June ( .V. I).). Hume Coll. I-^astern Xarra, 29th .June [S. D.). Hume Coll. Pegu, 1st Julv {E. W. Oates). Hume Coll. Pegu, 12th .luly (E. W. 0.). Oates Coll. 134 ARDEID^. 2. Pesu, 20th July {E. TF. O.). Gates Coll. 3. Pea-ii, 25th JulV {E. If". 0.). Gates CoU. 1. Pe^u, 25th JiilV {E. W. O.). Hume CoU. 1. Pegu. 26th JiilVi^. ir. O.). Hume ColL 3. Pegu, Aug. (E. W. O.). .Hume Coll. 2. Amov. China {R. Sicinlioe). Crowlev Bei:iuest. 3. Foociiow, China. 27th Mav. C. B. Eickett, Esq. "P.]. 5. Foochow, 28th :Ma_v. " C. B. Rickett, Esq. ']P."- 3. Foochow, Juue. C. B. Eickett. Esq. P.l- 2. Foochow. 9th June. C. B. Eickett. Esq. ^P.l o. Foochow. 29th June. C. B. Rickett. Esq. "P.j. 3. Foochow. 18th July. C. B. Eickett. Esq. P. j. 19. Formosa (S. Sicinhoe). ."^eebohm Coll. Genus BOTATJRUS, Briss. Botaurus stellaris {Lian.). Ardea stellaris, Thien. Eurtpjlanz. i/es. T'iif/. t;ib. Ixix. fig. 8 (Isi-V- 54). Botaurus stellaris, Baedeker. Eier Eur. Viig. tab. 60. fig. 5 (1855-63) ; HtwiUon, Ejg-'i of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 31G, pi. Ixxxiii. fig. ii (1856) ; Drexser, Birds Eur. ri. p. 281 (1875) : Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 503, pi. 39 (1884): Irbt/. Orn. Sfr. Gibr. 2nd ed. p. 206 (1895) ; Seebohm, Eq;/s of Brit. Birds, p. 64. pi. 17. lig. 10 (1896): Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 253 (1898) : id. Hand-l. i. p. 204 (1899). The eggs of the Common Bittcru are of a brownish-drab colour and possess a considerable amount of gloss. They measure from 1*97 to 2-15 in length, and from 1-5 to 1'56 in breadth. 4. Holland. Gould Coll. 1. Holland. Salrin-Gotlman CoU 1. Poland. Crowley Bequest. 1. Volga. Crowley Bequest. 3. Volga, May. Seebohm Coll. 1. Eabat. Moroccc (L. H. Irby). Seebohm Coll. 1. Algeria. Ciowley Bequest. Botaurus pceciloptilus ( Wagkr). Botaurus pceciloptUus, G'o/^W. Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 313 (1865); Campbell. yf-/s Austr. Birds, p. 59 (1883): Buller, Bird? yew Zeal. 2nd ed. li. p. 141 (1888); Xort/i, Nests d,- Egg.< Austr. Birds, p. 320. pi. XTiii. tig. 3 (1889) : Sharjie, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 258 (1898) : id. Sand-l. i. p. 204 (1899). Botaurus poicilopterus, Potts. Trans. X. Z. Inst. ii. p. 09 (1869). The eggs of the Australian Bittern resemble those of B. stellaris. Three specimens measure respectively: 2-05 by 1"47 ; 2-1 by 1*47;^ 1*9S by I'o. Two other specimens are very small and measure- respectively : 1'78 by ]"3 ; I'S by l-3(;. 1. Swan River, W. Australia, 2sov. Crowlev Bequest. {G.J.Bostoch: Tristram OM.). 2. Tasmania. Gould CoU. 2. Dunedin. New Zealand {E. A. Crowley Bequest. Seymour'). PALAMEOElDiE. 135 Botaurus lentiginosus (Mont.). Botaurus miuoi-, Cones, B. X.-U'cgf, p. 023 (1874). Botaurus lentiginosus, Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. L'8l) (1878); Baird, Brewer 4' Itidyic. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 67 (1884j ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. oOti, pi. 39 (1884) ; id. Et/f/s of Brit. Birds, p. 6o (1890) ; Shcuye, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 2-59 (1898) ; id. Hand-L i. p. 204 (1899) ; Nehrk. Knt. Eiersamml. p. 233 (1899). The e.uigs; of the American Bittern are slightly smaller thafl those of B. Stella ris, but do not otherwise differ from them. 1. North America. Old Collection. 1. Canada. Old Collection. 2. Canada. Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Canada. Crowley Bequest. 1. River St Croix, New Brunswick Seebohm Coll. {If. E. Dresser). 1. Massacliusetts (Heitshaic Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Maryland (7'. .1/. Breicer). Crowley Bequest. (*). Illinois. Seebohm Coll. 2. Rockford, Illinois (Blackman : Salvin-Godman Coll. Smiths. Inst.). 1. Wi.'^cousin {Kumlien ; Tristram Crowlev Bequest. Coll.). Ortier P A L A M E D E I F O R M E S. Sub-Order PALAMEDEJL. Family FALAMFDEID.E. Genus CHAUNA, Illifj. Chauna cristata (Sumns.). Palamedea chavaria, a2)i'd Tliieu. Eortpjlanz. f/ef:. f%. tab. Iv. fig. 4 (1840-54) : Duniford, Ilns, 1878, p. 63; fiibson, Urn, 1880, p. 16.i ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1889, ]). .■)86; id. \- Iluds. Arqent. Orn. ii. p. 119 (1889) ; Holland, I/ns, 1890, p. 427 ; 1892, p. 206. Chauna cristata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. x.vvii. p. 6 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 241 (1899) ; von Iheriwj, Rev. Mus. Paulista. iv. p. 278 (1900) ; Shurpe, Hand-l. ii. (errata, vol. i.) (1900). The esgs of the Crested Screamer vary from a regular oval to an elliptical shape. They are white, occasionally tinged with either pale buff or extremely pale green, and the shell is compact and smooth. Specimens measure from 3'2o to 3'G5 in length, and from 2-2 to 2-35 in breadth. 136 PH(ENIC0PTEKID.3!. 1. Buenos Ayres, Brazil, 14tli Oct. Crowley Bequest. (£. Gibson). 4. Rio Grande do Snl, Brazil. 13tli Sept. Dr. von Iherincr [P.]. 1. Argentine Republic (E. W. llldte). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Aro-entine Republic, 14tli Oct. P. L. Sclater, Esq. [P.]. {A. H. Holland). ?,. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. II. Holland, Esq. [C. 3. Argentine Republic, 9th Oct. Crowley Bequest. Order PHCENICOPTEEIFORMES. Family PHCENICOP'] ERID.E. The eggs of the Flamingoes are either of a narrow oval or of a bieonical shape. They are white, but often assume a yellowish or brownish tinge with incubation. The shell is disintegrated, chalky and rough, without gloss, and frequently with a wrinkled surface. Genus PH(ENICOPTERUS, Una. Phcenicopterus ruber, Bonn. Phoenicopterus ruber, Thien. Fortpjianz. gen. Vog. tab. Ixx. fig. 7, a, b, c (1845-54) ; Baird, Brewer i^- Bidgw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 415 (1884); Salvadori, CM. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 9 (1895): Shar2)e, Hand-l. i. p. 205 (1899) ; von Iheritig, Bev. Mus. Paidista. iv. p. 277 (1900). The eggs of the American Flamingo appear to be inseparable from those of the Common Flamingo. Three specimens measure respectively : 2-36 by 2-13; 3-65 by 2-02 ; 3-28 by 2. 1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. North America (Held Coll.). Crowley Bequest. 2. Savannas of British Guiana. Messrs. J. J. Quelcli & F. V. McConnell [P.^ 1. Cuba (/. .7. Audubon). Crowley Bequest. Phcenicopterus roseus, i'«??. Phcenicopterus roseus, Baedeker, Bier Eur. Tog. tab. 78. fig. 1 (1855-63) : Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 394; Dresser, Bird-: Bur. vi. p. 340 (1879) ; Seebohm. Brit. Birds, iii. p. 660, pi. 61 (1885) ; id. Eqris of Brit. Birds, p. 59, pi. 11. tig. 2 (1896) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 12 (1895) : .S/iarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 205 (1899). Phcenicopterus antiquorura, Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 38, pi. — (1867): 2ud ed. v. p. 37, pi. — (1876). The eggs of the Common Flamingo vary greatly in size. They I'HOiNlCOPTEKrs. PaO- MCO.N MAS. ] ;}7 meagre iVom ;i-.,o to 4-00 i„ length, and from 2 to 2-35 i,. 7 !,'"";"'^i:"^''. ^- l'»'^»ce. .Seebohni Coll. 1. .>5ouH. bpam 7/. ,Sa>uHW.: Seebohm Coll ' Hargitt Coll.). •2 K. Guadalquivir, April. Lord Lilford [P. |. . San Luear, 8. Spam, -lAxh May. Seebolnn Coll. ^ • :^) ; bv'i^T -ff'^i"^ the Lesser Flamingo measure respeetivelv: 3->5 0} J i,j; ,j-4;5 i,y 2-13; 3-4 by M). i>. Sambhur Lake, N.W. ludia {It M. II„,ue Coll Alia in). 1. [N.W. India.] (.,,,,,^^. ^^^^,^^^^ 138 Order ANSERIFORMES. The eggs of the Swans. Geese, and Ducks differ considerably in the texture of their shell and shape. They are invariably plain and free from markings. Family ANATID.E. Sub-Family CYGNIN.^. The eggs of the Swans are biconical, elliptical, or, less frequently, oval in form. The shell is firm and strong, granulated, and fairly glossy. The colour is variable. Genus CYGNUS, Beclisl. Cygnus cygnus (Linn.). Cvgnus musicus, Thien. Fvrtpflanz. tjes. V."') : 4-11 by 2-5.5 ; 4-2 by 2-G3 ; 3-95 by 2-63. 1. Xoith America (Smif/is. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1 . Andi'vson Itiver, Arctic America, Salvin-Godman Coll. July {IL Macfarlane: Henshmr Coll.). 1. Cambridge Baj-, Arctic America \'oy. II. M.S. ' Enterprise.' ( Capt. CuUinson). 1. Arctic Coiist, east of Anderson River Crowley liequest. (Smiths. lust.). Cygnus bticcinator. Richards. Olor buccinator. Baird, Brewer &■ Bidr/w. JJ'titer Birds N. A?)i. i. p. 430 (1884): MarFarlaw, Froc. U.S. yaf. Miis. xiv. p. 42o 0891). "^ Cygnus buccinator, Sahadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. S3 (189-5) : S/utrpe, Hand-l. i. p. 207 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersanwd. p. 241 (1S99). The eggs of the Trumpeter Swan are inseparable from those 140 C. aygiius. Two examples moasure 4-4 by 2-0o ; 4-4:^ by J-8 respectively. 1. Fort Rae, Great Slave Lake (F. Clark: Henshmv Coll.). 1. Labrador (Tristram Coll.). Salvin-Godmau Coll. Crowley Bequest. Cygnus olor, Gm. Cygiiiis olor, T/iien. Fortpflanz. -ji) : Dresser, Birds Fur. vi. p. 419 (1880); Seebohm, Brit. Biril<, iii. p. 476, pi. 57 (1885); Tacz. Fauiie Qrn. Siber. Orient, p. 1114 (189-3); Sahadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 35 (1895); Seebohm, Eqqs of Brit. Birds, p. 28, pi. 7. tig. 2 (1896): Sharpe, Hand-I. i. p." 207 (1899). Olor maiisuetus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Viig. tab. 63. fig. 1 (1855-63). Olor immutabilis, Baedeker, torn. cit. tab. 63. fig. '2. Cygnus imuiutabilis, Dresser, torn. cit. p. 429 (1880). The eggs of the Mute Swan are coarsely granulated and of a greyish-green colour. They measure from 4-:j to 4"5s in length, and from '2-Sb to 3-0;^ in breadth. Europe, 2ud July. Europe. Europe, 14th May, Russia [E. Middendorff). Russica. Laid in confiuenieut (Cambridge). Laid in continemeut (Alton, Hants). Salvin-(iodman Coll. Seebolim Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll Salviu-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Cygnus melanocoryphus (MoJ.). Cygnus nigricoUis, Thien. Fortpflanz. equest. B'lstocl; : Tristram Coll.). 1. Queensland. Gould Coll. 1. ( ;ippsland, Victoria. F. A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C. [P.J. '2. ^lurrav Swamps. Victoria, 10th Sept. Crowley Bequest. (,-(.V. North). 1. Laid in contineuient (Hanks of the Purchased. Tliaiues, 17th March). 1. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Salvin-Godman Coll. London). 1. Laid in confinement (St. James's Crowley P>equest. Park, London). Sub-Family ANSERANATINtE. Genus ANSERANAS. Less. Anseranas semipalmata (Lath.). Anseranas melanoleuca, Gould, Hatidb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 352 (1865) ; North, Nests if E'/ijs Austr. Birds, p. 335 (1889). Anseranas semipalmata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. .\xvii. p. 44 (1895 1; Sharpe. Hand-l. i. p. 208 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests S; Eggs Austr. Birds.u. p. 1017 (1901). The eggs of the Scmipalmated Goose are very broad ellipses, smooth, glossy, pitted -with small pores, and of a yellowish white. Four specimens measure respectivelv : 2"!i0 by 2*2; 2*84 by 2"li'>;, :}-05 by 2-2 ; 3 by 2-22. 1. Australia (.4. .7. Campbell). Crowley Bequest. 1. New South Wales (Sir D. Cooper). Gould Coll. 2. Corinella, Victoria, 16th Oct. {A.J. Crowley Bequest. North). 142 Sub-Family PLECTROPTERIN^. Genus PLECTROPTERUS, Steijli. Plectropterus niger, Sd. Plectropterus ganilaeiisis, Shaiye, eel. Lat/ard's Birds S. Africct, p. 74t> (1875-84). Plectropterus niger, Snlvudori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. oO (189o) ; Sharpe, Hand-L i. p. 208 (1899). The single egg of the South- African Spur-winged Goose in the Collection was taken from the oviduct of a bird of this species : it is a broad oval, very glossy and ivory-white, and measures 2*;) by 2*I8. 1. Potchefstroom, Transvaal, Oct. Crowley Bequest. ( T. Aijres: Tristram Coll.). Genus CAIRINA, Fleming. Cairina moschata (Linn.). Cairina uioschata, Scl. ^- Iluds. Arc/cnf. Orn. ii. p. 129 (1889) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. "ol (189o) ; ISharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 208 (1899); yehrk. Kut. Eii-rsamml. p. 242 (1899); von Iherinq, Rev. Mus. Pmilista, iv. p. 279 (1900). The eggs of the Muscovy Duck are broad ovals, almost elliptical in shape, smooth, fairly glossy, and of a greyish-white colour. Three examples measure respectively : 2-22 by 1-7 ; ''2-2'2 by !•> ; 2-25 by 1-7. 2. [S. America.] ( )]d Collection. 1. [S. America] {Xehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest. Genus SARCIDIORNIS, Eytoa. Sarcidiornis melanonota {Peim.). Sarkidiornis melauotus, Anderss. Birds Bamaru-Lund , p. 33o (1872). Sarcidiornis africaua, Sharpe, ed. Lai/ard's Birds S. Africa, p. 752 (1875- 84) ; Cotca?i, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vii. p. 149 (1882). Sarcidiornis melanonotus, Ley ye, Birds Ceylon, p. 1003 (lb80) ; Hume jj- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 91 (i^80) ; Oates ed. Hume, Xests ^■ Eyys Ind. B. iii. p. 282 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 423 (1898). Sarcidiornis nielanotus, Milne-Edwards ^- Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Maday.. Ois. ii. p. 719, pi. 307. tig. 2 (1885). Sarcidiornis melanonota, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 54 (1895) ; Oates, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 103 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 208 (1899). The eggs of the Comb-Duck are generally elliptical in shape,, but the smaller end is sometimes very slightly compressed. They are smooth, rather glossy, and pale yellowish white. They measure from 2-22 to 2-58 iu length, and from l-Oo to 1-78 in breadth. I RHODONEBSA. NEITOPUS. 143 2. IJetsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [C.]. ('>. Oiidousra, Ovampa-Laud, Feb. ( C. J. Crowle)' Bequest. Ayidersson). 3. Gurg'aon District, Punjab. Ilume Coll. 1. Muttra, 'JTth Sept. ' Hume Coll. 1. Mirzapur, 24tb Aug. ( W. E. Brooks : Crowley Bequest. Tristram Coll.). 1. Mirzapur, 12tb Sept. (H^. i\ ^..- Crowley Bequest. Tristram Coll.). 7. Etawah, 15th July. Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, I4th Aug. Hume Coll. Genus RHODONESSA, Reichenb. Rhodonessa caryopliyllacea {Lath.). (Plate VI. fig. 1.) Anas caryophyllacea, Slmson, Ihis, 1884, p. 271. Rhodonessa oaryoplivllacea, Hume .?»■ Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. pp. 173, 43.5 (1880)"; Oates cd. Hume, Nests &,■ E(igs Ind. B. iii. p. 290 (1890) : Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p.' 61 (1895) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Itid., Birds, iv. p. 425 (1898) ; Oates, CJatne Birds Ind. ii. p. 2Xi (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 209 (1899). In shape the eggs of the Pink-headed Duck are almost spherical. They are very smooth, slightly glossy, and cream-coloured. They measure from 1*71 to 1"82 in length, and from 1-61 to 1-" in breadth. 4. Purneah, Bengal, 3rd July Ilume Coll. (F. A. Shillinaford). 1. Purneah (i-; .4. S.). Hume Coll. Genus NETTOPUS, Brandt. Nettopus auritus (BodcL). Xettopus auritus, Boeh ^- Newton, Ibis, 1863, p. 174 ; Neicton, Ibis. 1863, p. 459; Sharpe, ed. Lai/arers Birds S. Africa, p. 750 (187.5-84); Milm— Edwards S: Grandidicr, Hist. Nat. Madaif., Ois. ii. p. 714, pi. 307. fig. 1 (1884) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 65 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 209 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 242 (1899). The egg of the African Dwarf Goose in the Collection is elliptical in shape, smooth, fairly glossy, and cream-coloured. It measures 1'7 by 1-22. 1. Madagascar (i?. JN^orfoM .• Tnstram Crowlev Bequest. Coll.). Nettopus pulclieUus, Gould. Nettapus pulchellus, Gould, Ilandh. Birds Austr. ii. p. 357 (1865) • North, Nests ^ Egijs Austr. Birds, p. 337 (1889). 144 ANATID.E. Nettopus piilclielliis, Saloadori, CU. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 67 (1895) ;. 8harpe, Hand-l. i. p. 209 (1899) ; Ccmipbell, Nests ^- Er/qs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 1019 (1901). The sole egg of the Green Dwarf Goose in the Collection is a perfect ellipse in shape, smooth, slightly glossy, and appears to have been cream-coloured. It measures 1*7 by \•'•^2. I. Australia. Gould Coll. Nettopus coromandelianus {Gm.). Xettapus coromandelianus, Ze^f, Birds Ccijlmi, p. 106(i (1880); Oates^ ed. Hum", Nests S,- Egys Ind. B iii. p. 280 (1889). Nettiipus coromandelianus, Hume Sf Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 101 (1880); Sa/vadori, Cot. Birds B. 31. xxvii. p. 68 (1895): Blcoif. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 433 (1898) ; Oafes, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 127 (1899) ; S/iarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 209 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Dwarf Goose, or " Cotton-Teal," are gene- rallv truly elliptical in form, occasionally compressed at the smaller end^ very smooth and glossy, and cream-colour. They measure from 1-54 to i-75 in length, and from 1-17 to 1-38 in breadth. 2. Allahabad, India. Ilmue Coll. 9. Bankeli, near Allahabad, 7th Aug. Hume Coll. c. Allvgin-li, July. Hume Coll. (i. Etawah, 16th Aug. Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, Aug. {}]'. E. Brooks: Crowley Bequest. Tristram. CoU.). I I . Itaipur, C. Trov. Hume Coll. ;;. liaipuv, loth Aug. Hume Coll. ."). Knipuv, 15th Sept. Hmne Coll. .•5. r.aii>uv, 20th Aug. Hume Coll. r.. Pegu, 15th Sept. {E. W. Gates). Gates Coll. 1 . Thiitone, Tenasserini, Aug. Hume Coll. ( W. Davison). 3. Siquijor, Philippines. Steere Exped. Nettopus albipennis, Gould. Nettapus albipennis, Gould, Haudh. Birds Ausfr. ii. p. 359 (1865) ;. North, Nests f E(/ffs Aitstr. Birds, p. 337 (1889). X^ettopus albipeimis, Sa/vadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 72 (1895) ;. Shurpc. Hand-l. i. p. 209 (1899) ; Catnpbell, Nests S,- Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 1020 (1901). The egg of the White-quilled Dwarf Goose in the Collection is of an elliptical form, smooth, slightly glossy, and appears to have been cream-coloured. It measures 1-S6 by 1-4. 1. Australia. Salvin-Godman Cell. Genus LAMPRONESSA, War/ler. Lampronessa sponsa (Linn.). Anas spimsa, Thien. Fortpjlanz. yes. Vog. tab. Ixxx. fig. 8 (1845-54), ^x. — CEREorsis. 1 45 Aix spousa, Bui-deker, Eier Eur. Viiq. tab. 08. tig. 4 (18-)o-63) ; Coues, Birds N.-West, p. 571 (1874); Scl. P. Z. S. 1880, p. .513 : Baird, Brewer Sf Ridyio. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 11 (1884). ^x sponsa, Salvadori, Cut. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 72 (189o). Lampronessa sponsa, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 200 (1899). Of the eggs of the Summer-Duck or Wood-Duck, some are ellip- tical in shape, others are slightly compressed at the smaller end. They are very smooth, glossy, and of a cream-colour. They measure from 1-9 to 2-2 in length, and from 1-45 to 1"6 in breadth. 7. North America. Gould Coll. 1. North America. Old CoUeclion. 1. Lake Superior {Pnif. Ayassiz: Crowley Bequest. Tristram Coll.). 2. Quebec {Gale). Seebohm Coll. 2. Concord, Massachusetts {Henshaw 8alvin-(Todiuau (^oll. Coll.). S. Laid in contiuenient (Zool. Gar- Salviu-Godinan Coll. dens, Loudon). Genus MK, Bole. Mx galericiilata (Linn.). Anas galericulatrt, Tliien. F<>rti)ftanz. i/cs. l'ii(/. tab. Ixxx. diz'. 9 (1845- 54). Aix galericulata, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Toe/, tab. 68. tig. 3 (1855-63); Scl. P. Z. S. 1S80, p. 513; Tarz. Faiuie Oni. Siher. Orient, p. 1127 (1893). jEx galericulata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 76 (1895); 8/uirpe, Hand-l. i. p. 209 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 242 (1899). The eggs of the ilandarin Duck are quite similar to those of Lampronessa sj>oiisa. Five examples measure respectively : 2-15 bv 1-55 ; 2-05 by l-o2 ; 2-13 by 1-45 ; 2-1 by 1-5 ; 2-12 by 1-.51. 1. Laid in coutineuieut (Zool. Gardens, Zoological Society. London ). 2. Laid in continemeut (Zool. Gardens, Salvin-Godman Coll, London ). 2. Laid in contiuenient. Crowley Bequest. Sub- Family CEREOPSINiE. Genus CEREOPSIS. Lath. Cereopsis novae-hoUandiae, Lath. Auser cereopsis, Tliien. Fortuflanz. ges. Tiiij. tab. Ixxvii. fig. 3 (1845-54). Cereop.-iis nov;e-liollandiie, Gould, Haadh. Birds Austr. ii. p. 350 (1865); Scl. P. Z. S. 1S80, p. 497 ; North, Xesis A'- Eyi/s Austr. Bird.", p. 334 (1887); Salradori, Cat. Birds Ii. .M. xxvii. p. 79 (l, pi. S. tig. 3 (1896). Auser ferus, Hewitson. E(j(js of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 382, pi. cviii. tig. ii (1856) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 89 (1895). Anser auser, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 211 (1899). The eggs of the Grey Lag-Goose vary (rom '6-1 to 3*GS in length, and from '1"2'1 to 2-45 in breadth. I to Iceland {Hanjitt Cnll. ). Uist, Hebrides (R. Cluiiitphti). Sutherlaudsbire. Sutherlaiulshire, 27tli April (Ilar- ijitt Cnll.). Loch L.iyal, Sutherlandshire, 1st May. Loch "Maree, Ross-shire, 20th April (H. J. Elwes). Tam~o, Fiumark, April {H. See- bo/nn). Pyoskari, Finland, 15th May. Ilelsingfors. Gulf of Finland, llelsiutifdrs (//. E. Dresser). Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Salviu-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. A. Chisholme, Esq. [P.]. Salvin-Godmau Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. 148 >NATID-S;. 2. S.W. Spain, May (Z. H. Irby)*. Seebohm Coll. ]. Kustendji, Dobnidscha, ^Otli April Salvin-Godman Coll. ( W. H. Simpson). 5. Astrakhan (Henke). Seebohm Coll. Anser rubrirostris, Hodgs. Anser cinereiis, Hume ii) Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 55 ilS'^O); Oates ed. Hume, Nests i^- Eijijs Ind. B. iii. p. 279 ( 1890^ : Tacz. Fmaie Orn. Siber. Orient, p. 1089 (1893). Anser rubrirostris, Salmidori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 91 (1^95); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 211 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Grey Lag Goose in the Collection lueasurc respectively : 3-5 by 2-36 ; 3-4 by 2:ib. 2. Laid in confinement, Etawah, Hume Coll. N.W. Prov., India, May. Anser albifrons (Sco/>.). Anser albitVons, 7'kien. Fortjyflun-. f/es. To;/, tab. Ixxv. tig. (i (1845-54); B'ledeker, Eier Eur. Toy. tab. 63. %. 3 (1855-0.3); Hncifson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 387, pi. cix. fig. iii (1856) ; Dre-fser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 375 (1878); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 505. pi. 60 (1885); Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 92 (1895) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 32, pi. 10. fig. 4 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. ]>. 211 (1899). The eggs of the White-fronted Goose measure from 2-\)o to Li-37 in length, and from 2 to 2-18 in breadth. 3. Greenland {E. Feneker : Harqitt Seebohm Coll. Coll.). 1. Egedesminde, Greenland. Seebohm Coll. 4. Laid in confinement (Knowslev Crowley Bequest. Park). • Anser gamteli, Harth Anser albifrons, var. gambeli. Cones, Birds X.-West, p. 54ij (1874); Baird, Brewer ^- Ridgw. Water Birds X. Am. i. p. 448 (1884); Xelson, Report Xat. Hist. Alaska, p. 83 (1887); MacFarlnne, Proc. U.S. Xat. Mus. xiv. p. 423 (1891). An.ser gambeli, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 95 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 211 (1899); Xehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 242 (1899). The eggs of the American White-fronted Goose vary from y to 3-32 in length, and from 1-9S to 2-2 in breadth. * Colonel Irby in his ' Ornithology of the Straits of Gibraltar' (:2nd ed.) makes no mention of the finding of these eggs. Mr. Howard Saunders, however, assures iis that the Grey Lag-Goose has been known to nest in the south-west of Spain (Man. Brit. Birds, 2nd ed. p. 398), probably on the evidence of these specimens. 14» Yukon Delta, •".Ist May {Hemhaw Coll.). Yukon JJelta, 7th June (He>ishaiv Coll.). St. Micliael's, Alaska, lOtli June (E. II'. Xelsoii : Henshan: Coll.). St. Michael's, Alaska, I'Otli June {E. W. Xelsoii : Henshaw Coll.). Alaska, 26th June (Henshmo Coll.). Anderson liiver, Arctic America [li. JlacFarlane: Henshaw Coll.). Anderson River, July {R.MacFar- Inne : Heiig/iuw Coll.). Anderson River. July {R. MacFar- lane : Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Crowlej- Bequest. Anser eiythropus {Linn.). Anser erythropus, Thien. Fortpjlanz. yes. J'oi/. tab. Ikxv. ii'^. 10 (184o- •j4J ; Bree, Birds Fur. iv. p. I:i7, pi. — (1867), 2nd ed. v. p. 106, pi. — (1876) ; Dresser, Birds Em: vi. p. 383 (1879) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 97 (1895) ; S/iarpe, Rand-l. i. p. 211 (1899). Anser minutus, Wheehcriyht, Spring ^- Summer in Lapland, p. 361 (18711. Anser albifrons minutus, Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 50"), pi. 02 (1885) ; id. Ejtjs of Brit. Birds, p. 33, pi. 12. fig. 3 (1890). The eggs of the Lesser White-fronted Goose measure from 2*76 to 3*25 in length, and from l-O to 2 in breadth. Lapland. Jjapland, 8tli June. Lapland (H. W. Wheehcriyht). Muniovara, Lapland, 8tli June. Kautokeino, Lapland {Meves : Har- (jitt Coll.). Mutkanoma, Lapland [J. IVolley). Mutkanoma, 30th May (J. W.). Finland {Tristram Coll.). Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Anser fabalis {Lath.). Ximev i-ti(yetmu, 7'hien. Forfp/lanz. yes. f'iiy. tah. Ix.w. tig. 9 (1845-54); Baedeker, Eier Eta: Voy. tab. 31. tig. 3 (1855-63); Hetrif.ion, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 385, pi. cviii. tig. ii (18.>0) ; Seebohm ^- Harvie- Brown. Ibis, 1876. p. 441 ; Dresi"4 in length, and from 2-08 to 2-2 in breadth. •3. *Cape Thordsen, Spitsbergen, loth Seebohm ( 'oil. June {H. Stjertispetz). 2. *Cape Thordsen, loth June (H. S.). (3rowley Bequest. 1. Spitsbergen. Crowley Bequest. 1. Laid in confinement. Crowley Bequest. Genus EULABIA, Rcicheah. Eulabia indica {Lath.). Anser iudicus, Hmne S; Marsh. Game Birds hid. iii. p. 81 ( lt<80) : Oates ed. Hume, Nests ^- Eyqs Ind. B. iii. p. 279 (1890) ; Tacz. Faune Orn. Siber. Orient, p. 1087 (1893) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 105 (1895) ; Oates, Game Birds Lid. ii. p. 59 (1899). Eulabia indica, Shmye, Hand-l. i. p. 212 (1899). The eggs of the Barred-headed Goose measure from 3 to 3-45 in length, and from 2-07 to 2-25 in breadth. 2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, P. L. Sclater, Esq. J^.\. Antwerp). 3. Tso-mourari Lake, Ladak. Hume Coll. These five eggs constitute one clutch, now united again. tVGNOPSIS. PHIL AC ri:. BRAXTA. 151 Genus CYGNOPSIS, Brandt. Cygnopsis cygnoides {Lum.). Aiiser C3-!i'noidefi, T/iieit. Fartji/la/iz. i/es. Vix/. tab. Ixxv. iig. ■'» (184o— 54); .Se/. P. Z. 6-. 1880, p. .501. Cygnopsis cygnoides, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vd(/. tab, 47. fig. 2 (1855-63) ; lacz. Faiuie Orn. Siher. Orient, p. 1100 (1893) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 107 (189-5) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. ]). ■2V2 (1899) ; Xehrk. Kaf. Eiersumml. p. 243 (1899). The eggs of the Chinese Goose measure from 3-1 to .'J-H in length, audfrom '2-\b to 2-45 in breadth. ;5. Laid iu cenfiuemeut (Zool. Gardens, Zoological Society. London). 6. Cliina. Gould Coll. 1. Sibei'iii (-Dyify/CA'A/.- Xehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest. Genus PHILACTE, Bami. Phila,cte canagica {SevMt.). Philacte canagica, Baird, Breicer 8j- Ridyw. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 477 (1884) ; XehoH, Report Nut. Hist. Alaska, p. 89 (1887) ; Tacz. Faune Oni. Siber. Orient, p. 1112 (1893) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 109 (1895) : Sharpe, Hand-l. i. r). 212 (1899) ; Xehrk. Kaf. Eiersamml. p. 243 (1899). The eggs of the Emperor Goose vary from 3 to 3*55 in length, and from 2 to 2-12 in breadth. 1. Alaska {E. W. Nelson). Crowley Bequest. 1. St. .Michael's, Alaska, 14th .Tune Crowlev Bequest. (E. W. X.). 4. Yukon Delta, Alaska, 7th June Salviu-('iodnian Coll. (E. W. Xelso7i: Henshmv Coll.). 2. Yukon Delta, 7th .June {E. 11'. X. : Salvin-Godmau Coll. Henshaic Cull.). Genus BRANTA, Scoj;>. Branta canadensis (Linn.). Anser canadensis, 'J'liieit. Furtpjtaitz. i/e.<. lot/, tab. Ixxvi. tig. 4 (184-5-54) ; Hetcitson, E. 212 (1899). Bernicla canadensis, Baird, Brewer v.y Ridgw. Water Birds X. Am. i. p. 460 (1884). The eggs of the Canada Goose measure from 3'25 to ','>-(M in length, and from 2-22 to 2-42 in breadth. 1. Laid in confinenit^nt (Zool. Gardens, Zoological Societv. London). 1,52 ANATTD.^. 1 . Laid in confinement (Zool. riHrclens, Salvin-Godnian Coll. London), a. Laid in confinement, L'Otli :May Crowley Bequest. (BliUjkburn Parlv, Lancasliire). 1. North America. Gould Coll. 1. North America {Smitlis. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. North America (Hart/itt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 1. Anderson River, Arctic America, Crowley Bequest. 26th May (R. Mar Far lane : Smiths. Inst.). ^ 2. Labrador. Seebohm Coll. 1. Labrador (7V/«^YH/( Co//.). Crowley Bequest. 1. British Columbia (J. K. Lord). N. Amer. ]?ound. Comm. Branta hutchinsi (lUchards.). Beniicla hutchinsi, Baird, Brewer i.y Rldgiv. Water Birds K. Am. i. p. 464 (1884). Branta canadensi.s hutchinsii. Nelson, Rep. Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 84 (1887) ; MacFarhuie, Froc. U.S. Nat. Mns. xiv. p. 424 (1891). Anser hutchinsi, Seebohm, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 2.39 (1890). Branta hutchinsi, SnJvadori, Vat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 114 (189r)); Sharpe. Iland-l. i. p. 212 (1899). The eggs of Hutchins's Goo.se measure from 2-77 to 3'42 in length, and from 1"88 to 2*3 in breadth. •'i. St. Michael's, Alaska, 6th June Salvin-Godman Coll. {E. W. Nehon: Henshaiv Coll.). 6. St. Michael's, 6th June (£. W.N.: Salvin-Godman Coll. Henslmw Coll.). 4. St. Michael's, 6th June {E. W. N.: Salvin-Godman Coll. Hens haw Coll.). 2. St. Michael's {E. JV. N). Crowley Bequest. 4. Liverpool Bay, Anderson liiver, Salvin-Godman Coll. Arctic America {R. MaeFarlane : Henshau- Coll.). 1. Liverpool Bay {R. MaeFarlane: Salviu-(Todman Coll. Sniit/is. Inst.). 1. Anderson River (R, MaeFarlane : Crowley Bequest. Smiths. Inst.). 2. Cambridge Bay, Arctic America ^'oy. 11. M.S. ' Enteiin-ise.' (Capf. C(illi7ison). 1. Kurile Islands [H. J. Snow). Seebohm Coll. Branta leucopsis (Bechst.). Bernicla leucopsis, Baedeher, Eier Eur. Viig. tab. 63. fig. 4 ( 185o-6.'J) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 897 (1878) ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1880, p. 501. Anser leucopsis, Hewitson, E(jys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 388, pi. cix. fig. li (18o6) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 512, pi. 60 (1885) ; id. Egys of Brit. Birds, p. 34, pi. 10. fig. 2 (1896). Branta leucopsis, Salmdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 117 (1895) Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 213 (1899). The eggs of the Barnacle Goose in the Collection measure respectively: 2-85 bv 1-93 ; 2-S2 by 1-95 ; 2-9 by 2: 2-8 by 2;. 2-9 by 2, ' 15a 1. Laid ill confinement (Zool. Gardens, Salvin-Godman CVill. London). 1. Laid in contiuement (Newcastle). Seebohm Coll. 3. Laid in continenient (Blackburn Crowley Bequest. Park, Lancashire). Branta bernicla {Litm.). Anser bernicla, T/iie/i. Fortj^/lf/iiz. ges. T'iif/, tab. Ixxv. fig. 2 (1845-54). Bernicla brenta, Baedeher, Eier. Eur. Toy. tab. 78. fig. 3 (1855-63) ; Feilden, lhi.% 1877, p. 41i^ id. P. Z. S. 1877. p. 32; id. in Nares's yarr. Voij. Pol. 'Seff, ii. p. 216 (1878); Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 389 (1877). Anser brenta, Hewifsoii, E(/i/s of Brit. Birds, ii. p. ."89, pi. cix. fig. i (1856) : Seehohm, Brit. Birds, ill. p. 508, pi. 60 (1885) ; id. Eijfjs of Brit. Birds, p. 33, pi. 10. fig. i (1>!96). Branta bernicla, iSalradori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 119 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 213(1899). The eggs of the Brent Goose measure from 2-5e, Hand-l. i. p. 213 (1899). The eggs of the Andean Goose are cream-coloured. They are of an elliptical form, and measure from ;3-05 to 3-lo in length, and from 1-95 to 2 in breadth. 7. Chile, 27tli Jan. Berkeley James Coll. CHLOEPHAGA. iiiO Cliloephaga liybrida (Mol.). Ansev jiutiireticus. Thien. Fort jiff a nz. 95) Sharjie, Hand-l. i. p. 214 (I89!i). loll ANATID.?^. Tlie eggs of the Chilian Goose in the Collection are cream-coloured and of an elongated oval form. They measure from 'J-6 to 2-9 in. length, and from 1-9 to 2-02 in breadth. i, ( iiile. Old Collection. 3. Chile. Crowley Bequest. Chloephaga rubidiceps, ScL Chloepha::a rubidicep-, AUxitt, Ibis, 1^01, p. 158; Salvachri, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. l;jG (1895) ; Shmye, Hand-L i. p. 214 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Ei'sts ^- Eyys Austr. Birds, p. 336 (1889). Chenonetta jubata, S'almdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 140 (1895) ; Shnrpe, Hand-l. i. p. 214 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests &,■ Ei/ys Austr. Bird.', ii. p. 1023 (1901). BENDROCTCXA. 157 The sole egg of the Maned Goose in the CoUectiou is almost elliptical ill shape, slightly glossy, and of a cream-colour. It measures 2*45 by 1-65. 1. Murray River, S. Australia, Sept. Crowley Bequest. (E' A. Johnson). Sub-Family ANATIN^.. The eggs of the Ducks of this Sub-Family are subject to much variation in colour. In shape they are generally either uval or elliptical. They have a small amount of gloss, and the shell is smooth and of hrm texture. Genus DENDROCYCNA, Swiiias. Dendrocycna viduata (Linn.). Anas viduata, Thieti. Fortpjlanz. ges. Vijff. tab. Ixxxi. fig. o (184o— 34). Dendroevgua viduata, Sha)-pe,i'd. Layard's Birds 8. Africa, ■p. 7ol (1875- 84)"; CoKYDi, Froc. H. Ph/s. Soc. Edinh. vii. p. 149 (1882) ; Milne- Edicards Si- Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Mndiuj., Ois. ii. p. 7i*l», pi. '601. fig. 4 (1885) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 214 '(1899J ; von Iherinq, Rev. Mtis. Pmilista, iv. p. 279 (1900). Ueudrocvcna viduata, Nalcadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 14-" ( 189o) ; Xehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 243 (1899). The eggs of the White-faced Tree-Duck are elliptical iu form, slightly glossy, and cream-coloured. Specimens measure from 1'83 to 2'15 in length, and from 1"4 to 1'53 in breadth. The largest example measures 2-15 bv 1*53, and the smallest 1-83 bv 1-4. ij. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deaus Cowan. 0. Madagascar ( W. Deans C'oiccm). Crowley Bequest. 1. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest. 1. Mauritius, Oct. (7V('.vY;-«w! Coll.). Crowley Bequest. Dendrocycna fulva (Gm.). Dendrocygna fulva, Ler/f/e, Bird.'i Ceylon, p. 1069 (1880) ; Hume .5- Marsh. Game Birds Ind.'m. p. 119 (1880); Gates ed. Hume, Xests ^- Eyys Ind. Birds, iii. p. 286 (1890) : Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 214 (1899). Ueudrocvcna fnlva, Salradori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 149 (1895); Blmif. Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 432 (1898) ; Gates, Game Birds Itid.'ii. p. 120 (1889); von Iheriny, Rev. Mus. Pauluita, iv. p. 279 (1900). The eggs of the Large "Whistling Tree-Duck are almost perfectly elliptical in shape, glossy, and cream-coloured. Two examples measure respectively : 2-24 by r? ; 2-28 by 1-68. 2. Nilghiri Hills, S. India ( Tristram Crowlev Bequest. Coll.). 158 Dendrocycna arcuata (Horsf.). Aurts arcuata, TJimi. Fortpfianz. (jes. Vog. tab. Ixxxi. iig. 4 (1 845-54). I )endiocygna gouldi, Gould, Handb. Birds Aiistr. ii. p. 374 (1865). Dendrocvgna vagans. North, Nests ^- Eggs Atistr. Birds, p. 330 (1889). Dendrocycna arcuata, Snlcadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 153 (1895) ; Campbell, Ncsfs ^- Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 1025 (]901). Uendrocygna arcuata, Hharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 214 (1899j., The eggs of the AVandering Tree-Duck in the Collection are almost elliptical in shape, one end being very slightly compressed. They are cream-coloured, and have a fair amount of gloss. Four speci- mens measure respectively : 2-05 by 1-52; 1-9 by 1-4; 1-87 by 1-.3; 1-9 by 1-4:3. Philippine Islands, May {Moseley). Australia, 4th March. Crowley Bequest. Gould Coll. Dendrocycna javanica {Horsf.). (Plato VI. fig. 2.) Ueudrocvgna javanica, Legge, Birds CeyUm, p. 1069 (1880) ; Hume Jj- Mnrslt. Game Birds hid. iii. p. 109 (18(50) ; Gates ed. Hume, Nests c5- Eggs Lid. B. iii. p. 284 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 214 (18H9). Dendrocvcna javauica, Salvador i, Cat. Birds B. J/, xxvii. p. 156 (1895); Blanf. Faima Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 430 (1898) ; Gates, Game Birds Ind.il \). 112(1899). The eggs of the Small Whistling Tree-Duck are usuallj' elliptical in form, but some are slightly compressed at one end. They have a slight gloss and are cream-coloured, becoming a rather deep yellow with incubation. They measure from 1-72 to 2 in length, and from 1-4 to !•'! in breadth. India ( I'heohald). Salviu-Godmau Coll India. Old Collection. Nepal. Old Collection. ll'. Eastern Narru, Sind {$■ Eoig). Hume Coll. Mirzapur, 24th July (W. E. Brooks : Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest. Allahabad, 16th Aug. Hume Coll. Etawah. 15th July. Hume Coll. Etawah, 22nd July («'. E. Seebolim Coll. Brooks). Etawah, Aug. Hume Coll. Etawah, 26th Aug. Hume Coll. Etawah, 28th Aug, Hume Coll. - Jhansi, 5th Sept. (F. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll. 10." Jhansi, Sept. [F. B. B.). Hume Coll. 14. Itaipur, C. Prov. Hume Coll. Moughyr, Bengal. Prof. Oldham [I'.]. Dibrugarh, Assam, 29th May (/. B. Cripps). Hume Coll. 1. Pegu, 6th July {E. IF. Gates). Seeboluu Coll. DENDKOCTC.VA. A UH'OCH FN. 159' 2. Peiiu, t)tli Julv (i'. jr. O.). Gates Coll. 5. rt'Vni. 2!ttli .\u--. (i'. W. ().). Oate.s Coll. 1. Kaukavit, Teiiasserim (C T. Hume Coll. JIiii. 160 Laid in coniineiuent (Zool. Gardens, Zoological Society. Loudon). Lower -Egypt (.S'. Stafford Allen). Seebohm Coll. Laid in continemeut ( Kuowsley Crowley Bequest. Park, l.,anca.?hire : Gould Coll.). Alopochen jubatus {Spiv). Chenalopex jubata, Set. P. Z. S. 1880, p. 499. Chenalopex jubatus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. .M. xxvii. p. 169 (189-3). Alopoch en jubatus, Sharpe, Hatid-l. i. p. 215 (1899). The eggs of the Orinoco Goose are of an oval shape, slightly glossy, and of a pale brownish cream-colour. Three examples measure respectively : 2*4 by I'l'I ; 'I-'i'-i by 1"77 ; 2'3S by 1-63. 2. Laid in enutinemeut, April (Zool. Zoological Society. GaKlens, London). 1. Laidinconiinement (Zool. Gardens, Zoological Society. London). Genus TADORNA, Fhml.n,/. Tadorna tadorna (Lina.). Anas tadorna, Thivn. Foiipjla/iz. yts. Tog. tab. Ixxx. tig. 11 (1845—54). Tadorna vulpanser, Baedeker, Eivr Eur. 7 oy. tab. 68. fig. 1 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, E(/;/s of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 397, pi. cxii. fig. i (1856). radorna cornuta, Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 451 (1878) ; Hume ^- Marsh. Game Birds Lid. iii. p. 135 (1880) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 520. pi. 66 (1885); Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 171 (1895); Seebohm, E(i. ■2\(^ (1899); Ne/irA: Kat. Eiersamml. p. 244 (1899). 164 ANATID^. The eggs of Mailer's Duck are of a blunt oval form and smooth, possessing a fair amount of gloss, and being of a rich cream-colour. They measure from 1'9 to 2 in length, and from l-4(j to 1"51 in breadth. 5. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. "W. Deans Cowau [P.]. 3. Tanala, Madagascar ( IF. Beans Crowley Bequest. Cmvan). 1. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest. Anas ohscura, &m. (Plate VI. fig. 3.) Anas ohscura, Scl. P. Z. S. 1880, p. 517 ; Baird, Brewer ^ Ridgw. Water Birds N. A771. i. p. 499 (1884) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 200 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 216 (1899) ; Nthrk. Kat. Eier- samml. p. 244 (1899). The eggs of the Dusky Duck are of an elliptical or blunt oval shape, smooth, rather glossy, and of a pale greyish-green colour. They measure from 2-3 to 2-42 in length, and Irom 1-62 to 1"76 in breadth. 1. North America [Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. North America {Henshaiu Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. River St. Croix, New Brunswick. Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. St. Stephens, New Brunswick {H. Crowley Bequest. E. Dresser : Tristram Coll.). 1. Maine, U.S.A. [J. G. Bell: Tris- Crowley Bequest. tram Coll.). 2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Zool. Society. London) . Anas superciliosa, Gm. Anas superciliosa, Gould, Handh. Birds Austr. ii. p. 363 (1865) ; Potts, Trans. Neio Zeal. Inst. ii. p. 72 (1869) ; Layurd, P. Z. S. 1875, p. 440; id. Ibis, 187(), p. 393; Bulle?; Birds Neio Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. p. 251 (1888) ; No7-ih, Aesfs ^ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 341 (1889) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii.'p. 206 (1895) ; S/iarj^e, Hand-l. i. p. 216 (1899) ; Ne/irfc. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 244 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests ^ Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 1033 (1901). The eggs of the Australian Black Duck are elliptical or oval in shape, and vary from cream-colour to pale brown, occasionally faintly tinged with green. A few eggs are fairly glossy ; others are without gloss. They measure from 2'05 to 2*5 in length, and from 1'55 to 1-7 in breadth. 1. Australia. Sir D. Cooper [P.]. 2. Australia. Gould Coll. 1. Australia, 30th Aug. Gould Coll. 6. Dawson River, Queensland. Crowley Bequest. 1. Gippsland, Victoria. F. A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C. [P.]. 165 2. Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, 11th Aucr. (A. J. North). 1. Otago, New Zealand {JE. P. Seymour). 2. Samoa, Sept. 4. Fiji Islands (E. L. Layard: Tris- tram Coll.). Crowley Eequest. Crowley Bequest. Rev. S. J. Wliitmee [C. Crowley Bequest. Anas undulata, Dubois. (Plate VI. fig. 5.) Anas xantliorhynclia, Sharpe, ed. Layard's Birds S. Africa, p. 7o5 (1875- 84) ; Set. P. Z. S. 1880, p. 518. Anas undulata, Salvadori, Cat. Bird.i B. M. xxvii. p. 212 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 216 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kut. Eiersamml. p. 244 (1899). The eggs of the Yellow-billed Duck are elliptical in shape, slightly glossy, and pale brown in colour. They measure from 2'2 to 2-5 iu length, and from 1-61 to 1-71 in breadth. South Africa {E. L. Layard). Cape of Good Hope [E. L. L. : Tristram Coll.). South Africa. Laid in confiuement (Zool. Gardens, London. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, London). Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. Zool. Society. Salvin-Godmau Coll. Anas cristata, Gm. (Plate VI. fig. 4.) Anas cristata, Go^dd, P. Z. S. 1859,, p. 96; Abbott, Ibw, 1861, p. 1(50; Scl. Zool. ' Challenyer' E.cped. ii. pt. viii. p. 150 (1880) ; James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 9 (1892); Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 216 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 217 (1899). The eggs of the Antarctic Grey Duck are almost invariably of a regular o^■al form and but rarely elliiitical. They are slightly glossy and cream-coloured. They measure from 2"3 to 2'7o in length, and from l-5o to 1"9 in breadth. 1. Bolivian Andes, 28th Jan. 7. Chile, Jan. 7. Prov. of Tarapaca, Chile {Rahmer). 1. West Coast of Patagonia. 6. Falkland Islands (C. C. Abbott). 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. A.). 4. J^dkland Islands *. 2. Falkland Island.^. 1. East Falklands, Dec. Crowley Bequest. Berkeley James Coll. Berkeley James Coll. Dr. Coppiuger [P.]. Gould (\dl. Salvin-Godman Coll. Voy. I1.:»I.S. ' ChaUenger.' Purchased. Lieut. A. Smith [P.]. * Two of these were attributed to Querquedula jlavirostris (Zool. ' Challenger ' Exped. ii. pt. viii. p. 150) by the naturalists of the Expedition, but obviously by an oversight. 166 ANATID35. Genus POLIONETTA, Gates. Polionetta poecilorhjmclia {Foist.). (Plate YII. fig. 3.) Auas pfficilorliyneha, Leyye, Birds Ceylon, p. 1073 (1880) ; Hume Sf Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 165 (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests Sf Eyys Ind. B. iii. p. 289 (18'J0) ; Salvaduri, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 209(1895); Blanf. Fauita Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 436 (1898); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 244 (1899). Polionetta pcecilorhyncba, Oates, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 150 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 217 (1899). The eggs of the Spotted-billed, or Indian Grey, Duck are of a short elliptical form, devoid of gloss or but very slightly glossy, and of a white or greyish-white colour. They measure from 2-08 to 2-3 in length, and from 1-65 to 1-8 in breadth. 7. Eastern Narra, Sind (.S'. Doiy). Hume Coll. 1. Eastern Narra, 7th June («!>'. D.). Crowley Beq^uest. 1. North-west Provinces. Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, 1st Aug. Hume Coll. 2. Etawah, 29th Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Utchulda, 21st Aug. {W. E. Crowley Bequest. Brooks: Tristram. Coll.). 3. Jhausi, 20th Aug. Hume Coll. 6. Saugor, Central Prov. Hume Coll. 0. Manipur, 22ndMay (.4. 0. ^M???e). Hume Coll. Polionetta albignlaris {Jhunc). (Plate YII. tig. 2.) Querquedula gibberifrons {nee Midi.), Hume ^- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 243 (18»0) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests >.y Eyys Ind. B. iii. p. 290 (1890). Nettion albigulare, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 257 (1895). Nettium albigulare, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 444 (1898). Polionetta albigularis, Oates, Ga7ne Birds Ind. ii. p. 158 (1899) ; Hharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 217 (1899). The egg of the Andaman Duck in the Collection is of a regular elliptical form, fairly glossy, and of a cream-colour. It measures 1-9 by 1-4. 1. Port Mouat, Andaman Islands, lluuie Coll. 15th Aug. (Capt. Wimberley). Genus EUNETTA, Bp. Eunetta falcata {Georgi). Querquedula falcata. Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 525 (1871). Anas falcata, Tacz. Faune Orn. Siber. Orient, p. 1135 (1893). Eunetta falcata, Salvadmi, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 218 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 218 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 244 (1809). CHAULELASIIUS. MARECA. 167 The eggs of the Falcated Teal are of an elliptical shape, smooth in texture, and very glossy. One specimen in the series is cream- coloured ; two others are very pale brown. These three examples measure respectively : 2-27 by 1-53 ; 2-1 by 1-58 ; 2-15 by 1-52. 1. Lake Baikal, E. Siberia Crowley Bequest. (Di/bowski : Tristram Coll.). 2. Amur-Land, 20th May (Doerries). Crowley Bequest. Genus CHAULELASMUS, Grmj. Chaulelasmus streperus (Linn.). Anas strepera, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. V'og. tab. Ixxix. fig. 8 (1845—54) ; newitx(jn, Egijs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 402, pi. cxiii. fig. i (1856) ; Seehohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 530, pi. 64 (1885); id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 37, pi. 14. tig. 3 (1896). Chaulioides strepera, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 61. fig. 3 (1855-63). Chaulelasmus streperus, Salvin, Ibis, 1859, p. 363 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 487 (1873) ; Hume S,- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 181 (1880) ; Tan. Faune Orn. Siher. Orient, p. 1154 (1893) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 221 (1895) ; SJiarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 218 (1899). The eggs of the Gadwall are usually of a blunt oval shape, but a small number are elliptical. They are smooth and glossy, and vary from cream-colour to greyish green. They measure from 2 to 2-3 in length, and from 1-46 to 1"61 in breadth. 3. Cumberland (Heyshfim). Gould Coll. 1. Merton, Norfolk (If. &). Seebohm Coll. 2. Kusteudji, Turkey, 30tli May Crowley Bequest. (Dr. CuUen : Tristram Coll.). 10. Astrakhan. Crowley Bequest. 5. Delta of the Volga, 30th May. Crowley Bequest. 1. Zana, Algeria, 10th June (O. Salviu-Godman Coll. Salvin). 5. Zana, 12th June (0. ;S'.). SalviuTGodman Coll. 1. Zana, 12th June (0. S. .- Tris- Crowley Bequest. tram Coll.). Genus MARECA, Ste2:>h. Mareca penelope (Lhm.). Auas penelope, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixxx. fig. 6 (1845-54) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 412, pi. cxiv. fig. iii (1856) ; Seebohm ^- Harvie-Brown, Ibis, 1876, p. 444; Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 160 ; id. Brit. Birds, iii. p. 539, pi. 63 (1885) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 38, pl. 13. fig. 4 (1896). Mareca penelope, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Tog. tab. 61. fig. 4 (1855-63) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 541 (1876) ; Hume ^- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 197 (1880) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 227 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 218 (1899). 168 The eggs of the Wigeon are for the most part of an oval shape, but some are biconical, and others elliptical. They are cream- coloured, sometimes faintly tinged with green, and possess a fair amount of gloss. They measure from 1-9 to 2-35 in length, and from 1*3 to l-o5 in breadth. 8. Iceland {Nielson). 2. Caithness. 8, Glen Luine, Ross-shire, 19th May {Hargitt Coll.). 8. Loch Olunv, lioss-shu-e, 20th May [HargiU Coll.). 6. Kustendji, Dobrudscha, 2nd June (H. Seehohm i^- J. Young). 2. Miionialuska, Finmark, 12th June. 1. Konjasjarvi, Lapland, June {J. Wallet/). 2. Jerisjervi, Lapland, 5tli July {J. W.). 5. Petchora R. (H. Seebohm i^- J. A. Harvie- Brown ) . 10. Petchora R., Lat. 66° N., 9th June {H. S. ^- J. A. R.-B.). 8. Petchora R., Lat. 66°N. ,12th June {H. 8. Sf J. A. H.-B.). 8. Petchora R., 19th June {H. S. ^ J. A. H.-B.). 2. Petchora R., 22nd June (If. S. ^ J. A. H.-B.). 5. Petchora R., Lat. 671° N., 23rd June {H. S. S,- J. A. H.-B.). ^ 5. Yenesei Valley, Lat. 66^° N., 20th June [H. Seebohm). 8. Yenesei Valley, Lat. 66|° N., 20th June (H. S.). Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman CoU. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm CoU. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Mareca americana ((????.). Mareca americana, Ross, Canad. Nat. vii. p. ir)2 (1862) ; id. Nat. Hist. Rev. 1862, p. 1'87 ; Baird, Brewer Sf- Ridf/w. Water Birds N. Am. i. p. 520 (1884) ; Salvaduri, Cat. Birds 'B. M. xxvii. p. 233 (1895) ; Dresser, Birds Bur. ix. (Siippl.) p. 289 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 218 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Biersatmnl. p. 244 (1899). Anas americana, Seebohm, Brit. Birds, in. p. 543, pi. 63 (1885) ; Mac- Farlane, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mus. xiv. p. 420 (1891) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 39 (1896). The eggs of the American Wigeon resemble those of M. peneloju. They measure from 2-08 to 2-23 in length, and from 1-43 to 1-55 in breadth. Mouth of Porcupine River, Alaska, 19th June {J. Lockhart : Smiths. Inst.). Mackenzie River District, June. Anderson River Fort, June [R. MacFarlane). Crowley Bequest. B. R. Ross, Esq. [P.]. Seebohm Coll. MARECA. NKITIUM. 169 4. Soiu'is River, W. Canada {G. M. N. Amer. Bound. Gomni. Daivsmi). TO. Devil's Lake, Dakota, 6tli July Crowley Bequest. {E. S. Bryant). Mareca sibilatrix, Poej}^. Maveca sibilatrix, Scl. P. Z. S. 1880, p. 514 ; id. ^ Huds. Arr/ent. Orn. ii. p. l:5o (1889) ; Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 208 ; Saluador'i, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 236 (1895) ; Skarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 218 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kut. Eiersamml. p. 244 (^1899) ; von Iherinq, Rev. Mas. Faidista, iv. p. 279 (1900). The eggs of the Chiloo Wigeoii vary from cream-colour to very pale browo. Mr. Hudson {I. c.) states that the eggs of this Wigeoii are pure white. Six examples measure respectively : '2-'il by I'G ; 2-37 by 1-57 ; 2-38 by 1-57 ; 2-3 by 1-62 ; 2-19 by 1-57 : 2-12 by 1-62. 1. Laid in confine nieut (Zool. Gardens, Zool. Society. London). 2. Soutli America. Crowley Bequest. 3. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C] Genus NETTIUM, Kcwi>. Nettium formosum (Georc/i). Anas glocitans, Midd. Sibir. Reia. ii. p. 230, tab. xxiii. figs. 1 & 2 (1353). Querquedula formosa, Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 521 (1871). Anas formosa, Tacz. Faune Orn. Siber. Orient, p. 1138 (1893). Nettion foruiosum, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. .M. xxvii. p. 240 (^1895). Nettium formosum, SJuuye, Hand-l. i. p. 218 (1899) ; Nehrk. Eat. Eier- samml. p. 244 (1899). The egg of the Baikal Teal in the Collection is of a pointed oval form, very smooth, but -without gloss. It resembles many of the eggs of the Common Teal, being cream-colour tinged' with green. It measures 2 by 1-4. 1. Amur-Laud, 10th .Tune. Crowley Bequest. Nettium crecca {Linn.). Anas crecca, Thien. Eortpflanz. (jes. Yog. tab. Ixxx. tig. 2 (1845-54) ; Hcrcitniin, E(/'. 7'.). Crowley Bequest. (k'nus METOPIANA, Up. Metopiana peposaca ( /'. ). ( Plate Vli. tig. 5.) Metopiana peposaca, Durnford, Ibis, 1878. p. 65 ; Scl. ^- Kuds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 137 (1889) ; Holland, Ibis; 1892, p. 208: James, Xew List of Chilian Birds, p. 10 (1892); Salmdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii."p. .332 (1895) ; S/iarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 222 (1899); Xehrk. Kat. Eiersainml. ]>. 246 (1899); rou Iherinq, Rev. Mux. Puulista, -p. 281 (1900). The eggs of the llosy-hilled Duck vary considerably in size, shape, and colour. Some are broad ovals and of a greyish cream- colour, others are of a narrow ova] or elliptic;il shapi\ rather glossy, 180 and of a very light cream-colour. They measure from 2-05 to 2-4 in length, and from 1-52 to 1-75 iu breadth. 1. Argentine Republic. 1. Argentine Republic, 20th Oct. 6. Argentine Republic, Nov. 3. Chile. 9. Central Chile, Oct. 1. Laid in confinement (Zool. Garden?, London). A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.l. A. n. Holland, Es^q. fC.l. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.J. Crowlej' Bequest. Berkeley James Coll. Zool. Societv. Genus AYTHYA, Boie. Aythya ferina (Linn.). Anas ferina, Thien. Forfpflanz. c/es. Viig. tab. l.Kxi.x. fig. 2 (1845-54). Fuligula ferina, BacdeAer, Eier Eur. Vih/. tab. 23. rig. 1 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, E(/ys of Brit. Bird^, ii. p. 423, pi. cxvii. fig. ii (1856) ; Tristram, ihis, i860, p. 81 ; Dresner, Birds Eur. vi. p. 551 (1878) ; Hume Sf Marsh. Game Birdi Lid. iii. p. 247 (1880) ; Seebuhm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 575, pi. 64 (1885) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 45, pi. 14. fig. 5 (189()). iS'yroca ferina, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 335 (1895). Aythya ferina, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 222 (1899). The eggs of the Common Pochard are mostly of an oval form and some are elliptical They possess a considerable amount of gloss and are of a grcenish-drab or greyish-green colour. They measure from 2-2 to 2-45 in length, and from IG to 1*72 in breadth. 2. Loch Awe, June (Haryitt Coll.). 1. Dunvegen, Skye, 10th June {E. J'. Seebohm). 1. Hornsea Mere, Yorkshire [U'ollei/ Coll.). , 2. Merton, Norfolk, 14th :\Iay (IL Seebohm). 6. Tiing, Hertfordshire, 27th June (H. S.}. 7. Hertfordshire, 22nd :\Iay ( //. ,/. Eiwes). 8. Archangel (Pioftuch). 8. Brandenburg, Germany, 2nd May. 5. Klosterhof, 4th June (Bitssow). 1. Zana, Algeria, 8th June (ff. B. Tritfram). ]. Zana, 10th June (H. R. Trisfrain). Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Oowley Request. Aythya americana {Bi>.). -Ethvia americana, Baird, Brewer if Ridqic. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 36 (1884). Nyroca americana. Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 340 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. EiersTmml. p. 246 (1899). Ayth_\a americana, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 222 (1899). The eggs of the American Red-headed Pochard closely resemble AVTHYA, ISl tliose of A.ferina. Six examples measure respectively: 2''-i'2 by 1-65; 2-1 hy I'CH ; 2-15 by l-()7; 2-16 by 1-68; 2-22 by 1-G2: 2-3 by 1-68. 1. North America (Smd/is. I/i.^L). Salvin-Goilnian Coll. 1. North America. Crowley Bequest. 3. Washoe Lake, Nevada {II('nt:/iaw .S.ilvin-Godniaii Coll. Co/L). 1. Hudsou's ]5ay. Crowlpy Bequest. Aythya nyroca (Guhl.). Anas nyroca, Thien. luirtpjlunz. yes. Hit/, tab. Ix.xx. fifj. 3 (1845 54). FulifTula nyroca, Baedelier, Eier Eur. Voy. tab. 23. %. 2 (1855-(33) ; Sannffer.s, Ihi's, 1871, p. 397 ; Hume S,- Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 263 (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests ^- Eqgs Ind. B. iii. p. 292 (1890) ; Seebohm. Brit. Birds, iii. p. 571, pi. 64 (1885) ; id. Eggs of ^?-!<. ^«Vr^.s, p. 44, pi. 14. lifr. 4 (1896). Fiiligula leucophthalmos, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 425, pi. cxvii. tig. i (1856). Nyroca leucophthiilma, Salvin, Ibis, 1859, p. 304 ; Tristram, Ibis, 1860, p. 81. Nyroca ferruginea, Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 581 (1872) ; Wilson, Jonrn. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xii. p. 641 (1899). Nyroca, africana, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 345 (1895J. Nyroca uyroca, Oates, Game Birds Ind. ii. p. 318 (1899). Aythya nyroca, Sharps, Hand-l. i. p. •J23 (1899). The eggs of the Ferruginous, or White-eyed, Duck are of an elliptical or oval shape, and fairly glossy : they vary from cream- colour to pale buflr, frequently with a tinge of green. They measure from r92 to 2"21 in length, iind from 1'41 to 1-54 in breadth. 2. San Lunar, S. Spain {H. Saunders). Seebohm Coll. H. South Bussin, 2nd June. (Jrowley Bequest. 1. Zana, Algeria, 6th June (//. B. Salvin-Godmau Coll. Tristram). 1. Zana, 9th June {H. B. T.). Crowley Bequest. 1. Zana, 6th June (O. Salvin). Salvin-Godmau Coll. 1. Ain Djendeli, Algeria, 24th June Salvin-Godman Cull. (O. S.). 3. Ain Djendeli, 22nd June ( Jf '. H. Crowley Bequest. Simpson^. 4. Chemora, Algeria, 24th June (O. ^.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. Kashmir, 8th June ( n:£.^r(wZ;.s). Seebohm Coll. 2. Kashmir, 9th June ( IT'. E. B.). Seebohm Coll. 1. Kashmir, 9th June ( Tf. E. />'.). Hume Coll. 6. Srinagar, Kashmir, 9th June ( W. Hume Coll. E. B.). Aythya erythrophthalma ( Wied). Aythia capensis, Anderss. Birds Damara-Land, p. 342 (1872) ; SItarpe, ed. Bayard's Birds S. Africa, p. 760 (1884); Kus/iel, J. f. O. 1895, p.«84. Nyroca brunnea, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 351 (1895). Aythya erytlirophtbalm;i, Slinrpr. Iland-l. i. p. 223 ( 1.^09). J82 ANAxri).!;. The eggs ui the South-African Pochard are verj- broad ovals, smooth in texture, moderately glossy, and jiale brown in colour. Two examples measure respectively : 2- 15 by 1-68 ; 2 by 1'58. 2. Oudonga, Ovampo-Land, 23rd Feb. Crowley Bequest. (C.J. Andersson: THstrtnii Coll.). Genus ARISTONETTA, Buird. Aristonetta valisneria ( Wih.). Aethyia vallisneria, Buird, Brewer ^- Ridyw. Water Birds N. Atner. ii. p. 30(1884). Aythya valisneria, Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 71 (1887). Nyroea vallisneriii, 8alvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 342 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 24(5 (1899). Aristonetta valisneria, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 223 (1899). The eggs of the Canvas-back Duck are quite inseparable from those of Ai/thya ferinn. Three examples measure respectively : 2-44 by 1-73 ; 2-42 by 1-65 ; 2-6 by 1-67. 2. Yukon River, Alaska, 26th June Crowley Bequest. (J. Lrickhart : Smiths. Inst.). 1. Mouth of Porcupine Itiver, Alaska, Crowley Bequest. 14th Jiuie (/. L.: Smit/is. hist.). (ieuus FULIGULA, Steph. Fuligula marila (Linn.). Anas marila, Thien. Fortpjlan::. i/es. To;/, tab. Ixxviii. fig. 4, a, b (1845-54). Fuligula marila, Baedeker, Bier Bur. Vo;/. tab. 48. tig. 1 (1855-63) ; Hewitsmi, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 426, pi. cxvii. fig. iii (1856) ; Seebohm ^- Harvie-Broicn, Ibis, 1876, p. 444 ; Dresser, Birds Bur. vi. ]>. 565 (1878); Hume 4" Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 271 (1880) ; See/)ohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 579, pi. 64 (1885) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 855 (1895) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 46, pi. 14. fig. 2 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 223 (1899). Fulix marila, Tacz. Faicne Orn. Siher. Orient, p. 1164 (1893). The eggs of the Scaup Duck resemble those of Aiithya ferina, hut are larger. Some are highly glossy, others are without gloss. They measure from 2-37 to 2-6 in length, and from 1"65 to 1'78 in breadth. 2. Iceland, June (A. Benzon). Seebohm Coll. 10. My \'atn Lake, Iceland (Steineke: Seebohm Coll. Hargitt Coll.). 5. Faroe Islands, 6th Julv (H. C. Seebohm Coll. Muller). 1. Simpokaari, Lapland, 2nd July Crowley Bequest. ( W. Meahorg). 1. Kautokeino, Lapland (^. Wolley). Seebohm Coll. 1. Qiiickiock, Lapland (ff. W. Wheel- Crowlev Bequest. u-rlghl). FCUGDr.A. 1S3 9. Sweden, Uth June. ' (-rowley Bequest. 8. Olaud Island, Denmark, l!ud July Seebohni Coll. (Meves: Hargitt Coll.). 5. K. Petchora, Lat. Q^" N., 2nd July Se^bohm Coll. [H. Seebohm ^- J. A. Harvie- Broivn). 6. R. Petchora, Lat. 68° N., 4tli July Seebohni (Joll. {H. S. Si J. A. H.-B.). Fulig^la affinis, Eyton. Fuli.x: affinis, Ross, Canad. Nat. vii. p. 153 (1862) ; id. Nat. Hist. Rev. 18t32, p. 287; Baird, Brewer Sf Ridyiv. Water Birds N. Amer. ii. p. 22 (1884). Avthva affinis, Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 71 (1887) ; MncFarlane, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mas. xiv. p. 421 (1891). Fuligula affinis, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 3G0 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 223 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 246 (1899). The eggs of the Lesser Scaup Duck are not separable from those of F. mnrila. Four examples measure respectively : 2-41 by 1'65 ; 2-35 by 1-65 ; 2-37 by 1-63 ; 2-3 by 1-55. 1. North Ameiica. Salvin-Godraan Coll. 1. Yukon River, Alaska, 22nd June Crowley Bequest. {J. Lockhart : Smiths. Inst.). 3. Mackenzie River District. B. R. Ros.s, Esq. [P.]. Fuligula fuligula (Linn.). Anas fuligula, Thien. Fortpjlanz. yes. Vor/. tab. Ixxix. fig. 1 (1845-54). Fuligula cristata, Baedeker, Eier Bur. Vng. tab. 56. fig. 4 (1855-63); Heivitson, Eijfis of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 430, pi. cxviii. fig. iii (18o'5) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 573 (1879); Hume Sf Marsh. Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 277 (1880); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 583, pi. 64 (18S5) ; id. E(jijs of Brit. Birds, p. 47, pi. 13. fig. 5 (1896). Fuligula fuligula, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. x.xvii. p. 363 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 223 (1899). The eggs of the Tutted Dui-k merely differ from those of Ai/thi/a ferina and Fulli/ula marlla in being rather smaller. They measure from 2-15 to 2-4 in length, and from 1-58 to 1'65 in breadth. 2. Wallington, Nortluiniberland, W. C. Trevelyan, Esq. [P.]. 24th June. 1. Merton, Norfolk, 14th May (H. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm). 1. Rainworth, Notlingharusnue, Seebohm Coll. 10th June (J. W'hitaker). 3. Laid in confineuienc (El'.-cden. Salvin-GodniiUi Coll. Suffolk, June). •5. Lapland, June (ifrt;-y;V/ Coll.). Seebohm Coll. 2. Muonioniska, Lapland. Salvin-Godinan Coll. 2 Muonioniska, 8th July (/. Wollei/). Seebohni Coll. L Muonioniska, 1st July (J. \\'.). Snlvin-Godman Coll. 1. Finland, 10th June (■/. T/'.). Seebohm Coll. 184 axahb-t;. 9. Sweden, 14tli June. Crowley Bequest. ' 5. Livonia. Baltic Prov., 21st June Seebohm Coll. (JRiissow). Fuli^la novae-zealandiae (&'/».). I'ulig-ula noTfe-zealandife, Potfs, Trans. N.Z. Inst. ii. p. 7'^> (1869); Traiers, t. c. 'w. p. 208 (1871) ; BuUev, Birds New Zeal. inA ed. ii. p. 274 (1888) : Salmdori, Cut. Birds B. M. x.wii. p. 368 (1895) ; ShariK, Hand-l. i. p. 224 (1899). The eggs of the New Zealand Scaup Duck are long narrow ellipses, smooth, glossy, and of a greyish cream-colour. Three specimens measure respectively: 2'5 by 1-G7 ; 2-6 by] '58; 2o by 1-62. 1. New Zealand, 18th Oct. [Holds- Crowley Bequest. ivorth). 2. Rangitata River, New Zealand, Crowley Bequest. 3rd Jm. {Field Coll.). Genus TACHYERES, Owea. Tachyeres cinereus ( GmA. Mieropterus cinereus, Gould, P. Z. S. 1859, p. 96; Abbott, Ibis, 1861, p. 161. Mieropterus patachonicus, Abbott, Ibin, 1861, p. 162. Tachyeres cinereus, 8cl. ^- Snlv. Zool. ' Chnllenqer' Exped. ii. pt. viii. p. 107 (1880) ; Scl. t. c. p. 150 (1880) ; Salmdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 373 (1895) : Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 224 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 246 (1899). The eggs of the Loggerhead-Duck are of a reg-ular broad oval shape, smooth, fairly glossy, and of a brownish cream-colour. They measure from 3-12 to 3-42 in length, and from 2-1 to 23 in breadth. 4. Falkland Islands (C. C.^Wo«). Goidd Coll. 7. Falkland Islands (C. C. ^.). Gould Coll. 5. Falkland Islands (C. C. A.). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. ^.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 8. Falkland Islands. McCorniick Bequest. 2. Falkland Islands. Voy. II.M.S. ' Challenger.' 3. Falkland Islands. Purchased. 1. Alert Bay, Straits of Magellan, Oct. Dr. Coppinger [P.]. L Elizabeth Island. Voy. II M.S. 'Challenger.' Genus CL/^NGULA, Leach. Clangula clangula (Linn.). Anas clangula, 'J'/iie7i. Fortj^flanz. i/es. Viifj. tab. Ixxviii. lig. 5, a, h (1845- 54) ; Wheelwrifiht, Spring ^- Summer in Lapland, p. 364 (1871). Clanu-ula glaucion, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 56. tig. 3 (1855-63) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 595 (1875); Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. x.xvii. p. 376 (1895K Fuligula vulgaris, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 435, pi. cxix. fig. i (1856). CLAXGrr,A. 185 Fiilitrulii claj), p. 1(10; ifi. /inf. Birds, in. p. 590, pi. 63 (1885); id. Ei)(is of Brit. Birds, p. 48, pi. 13. fig. 1 (1896). Clangula clangula, Shmye, Hand-l. i. p. 224 (1899). The eggs of the Golden-eye are either of a broad and blunt oval shape, or elliptical, smooth, glossy, and of a very deep green or greyish-green colour. They measure from 2*1 to 2'4 in length, and from 1'55 to l"7o in breadth. 1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 2. rsorth America. Crowley Bequest. 4. Muouioniiska, Lapland, .June Salvin-Godnum Coll. {J. Wolley). 2. Lapland, l.st June. Salvin-Godman Coll. 6. Lapland. Seebohm Coll. 1. I^aplaiid, ^lay (/. IVoUey). Seebohm Coll. 2. Lapland [J. W.). Crowley Bequest. 1. Lapland (J". W.). Crowley Bequest. 9. Lake Enare, Finland [Xordvi). Seebohm Coll. 3. Sweden. ' S. 0. Sahlin, Esq. [P.]. 7. Sweden. Crowley Bequest. 0. R. Petchora, Lat. 65^° N., 3rd June Seebohm Coll. (H. Seebohm i^- J. A. Harm'e-Brmcn). 13. Yenesei Valley, Lat. 60^" N., 17th Seebohm Coll. June (H. Seebohm). Clangula islandica (Gm.). Ana.s islandica, Thiai. Fortpfanz. yes. Joy. tab. Ixxviii. fig. 6, n, 6 (1845-54). Clangula islandica, Baedeker, liier Eur. Toy. tab. 56. fig. 2 (1855-63) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 603 (1878); Baird, Breiver S) Ridyw. Water Birds K. Am. ii. p. 41 (1884) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. x.wii. p. .383 (1895) ; Shape, Haml-l. i. p. 224 (1899). Fuligula barrowii, Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 164, pi. — (1867) ; 2nd ed. v. p. 127, pi. — (1876). The eggs of Barrow's Golden-eye are larger than those of C. clanr/ida, but do not otherwise differ from them. They measure from 2-32 to 2-56 in length, and from 1-7 to PSo in breadth. 4. Icehni { 11'. Proef or). Salviu-Godman Coll. 10. Iceland, 2S'h Mnv (Steineke). Seebohm Coll. 8. Iceland (II. C. Miiller). Seebohm Coll. 10. Iceland (U. C. M.). Seebohm Coll. Iceland. Seebohm Coll. Icehind, June. Seebohm Coll. My Vatn Lake, Iceland, <'th June Crowley Bequest. {Nielso7i). Clangula albeola {Linn.}. Clangula aibeola, I)res.h. Harelda glacialis (Linn.). Anas glaciali.i, Thien. Fortpflanz. yes. Toff. tab. Ixxix. tig. 6 (1845-54). Harelda glacialis, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 23. fig. 3 (1855-63) ; iJresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 617 (1875); Seehohm ^- Harvie-Broivn, Ibis, 1876, p. 145; Seehohm, Ibis, \Q~\),-^.WQ; Sahadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 389 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 224 (1899). Fuligula glacialis, Hewitson, Eyys of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 431, pi. cxviii. tig. i'( 1856); Seehohm, Brit. Birds, in. p. 598, pi. 66 (1885); id. -Er/^^s o/ 5«V. ^»-.y Ridyic. Water Birds X. Am. ii. p. 69 (1881); Selson, Eeport Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 76 (1887); Sahado7-i, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 422 (1895); Shurpe, Iland-l. i. p. 226 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899). The eggs of the Spectacled Eider Duck are of a very narrow. 190 pointed oval form, smooth, fairly glossy, and of a dull greenish- buff or greyish-green colour. They measure from 2'66 to 2'81 in length, and from 1- 72 to 1-8 in breadth. Alaska (E. W. Nelson). St. Michael's, Alaska, 12th June {E. W. Nelson: Henshmu Coll.). St. Michael's, 17th June ( E. W. N. : He7ighaw Coll.). St. Michael's, 11th June {E. If. Nelson). Crowley Bequest. Salviu-ijodnian Coll. Salvin-Gcdmau Coll. Crowley Bequest. Genus SOMATEEIA, Leach. Somateria mollissinia {Linn.). Anas mollissinia, Tltien. Fortpflnnz. qvs. Yoq. tab. Ixxviii. fig. 1, a-r (1845-54). Somateria mollissinia, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vij;/. tab. 8. fig. 1 (1855-68) ; Heioitson, Eygs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 414, pi. cxv. fig. iii ri856) ; Dresser, Bird» Eur. vi. p. 629 (1871) ; Feilden in Markham'' s Polar Beconn. pp. 336, 339 (l.^Bl) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 616, pi. 59 (1885); id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 54, pi. 9. figs. 3, 4 (1896); Sahcidori. Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 425 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 226 (1899). The eggs of the Eider Duck are of a rather narrow oval form, ■with the smaller end pointed. They are smooth, gloss j% and vary in colour from greyish green to deep green. They measure from 2'8 to 3'3 in length, and from 1-9 to 2-1 in breadth. 6. Greenland. 5. Greenland {E. Feneker : Harr/itt Coll.). 1. Iceland ( W. Proctor). 4. Iceland, lltli June {Nielson). 5. Iceland, 4th June (Nielson). 1. Spitsbergen. 8. Hecla Cove, Spitr^bergen. 2. Nameless Bay, NovayaZenilyn, 15tli June. 1 . Mal.itcliskin Schar, Novaya Zenilya. 22ud June. 4. Faroe Islands (//. C. Miiller). 5. Faroe Islands, 10th June (H. C. M.: Harqitt Coll.). 5. Faroe Islands, 10th June {H. C. M. : Hargitt Coll.). 4. Loch Maddv, N. Uist, 6th June (E. V. Seebohm). 5. Loch Maddy, 6th June (E. V. S.). 1. F^air Island. Orkneys. 2. F^arn Islands. 4. Farn Islands. 1. Farn Islands, 29th May [H.Seebohn). 1. Farn Islands, June. 5. Farn Islands. 4th June [E. Hargitt). Col. H. W. Feilden, C.B. [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Old Collection. Crowley Request. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. McCormick Bequest. Admiral .\. H. ^^arkham [P.]. Admiral A. H. Markham [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. E. M. Xelson, Esq. [P.\ J. Whitehead, F]sq. ^P.'. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godmau Coll. Seebohm C«>11. SOMATEIUA. -EKIONKXTA. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. 191 ■2. Farn Islands, l:>th June (//. Saunders). 2. Farn Islands, 14th June {H. See- bohiti). 2. Coquet Island, 6th June (O. Scildn). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Stavauger, Norway. Seebohm Coll. 1. Norway, '20th June. Seebohm Coll. 5. Skaarholmen, Sinolen Islands, 28tli Dr. R. Bowdler Sharps [P.]. May. 0. Triktiln Island, Smolen Islands. Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe [P.]. 26th May. 4. Tromso, Norway, 11th June (//. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm). 1. Sweden. S. 0. Sahlin, Esq. [P.]. Somateria v-nigra {Gray). Somateria v-nigrum, Baird, Breirer Sj' Ridgio. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 80 (1884) ; Salmdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvli. p. 430 (1895). Somateria v-nigra, Nehon, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 78 (1887) ; Mac- Farlane, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mas. xiv. p. 422 ( 1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 226 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899). The eggs of the Pacific Eider Duck resemble tliose ot' >S. mol- lissima. They measure from 2'9 to 3-2 in length, and from I'i* to 2-05 in breadth. 4. St. Michael's, Alaska, 10th June Salvin-Godman Coll. (JE;. W.Nelson: Henshaw OdL). ■2. St. Michael's, 17th June {E. W. N.: Salvin-Godman Coll. Henshaw Coll.). '2. Anderson River. Arctic America, Salvin-Godman Coll. 6th Julv(V?. MacFarlaiie : Smiths. Inst.). ' 1. .\nderson River, 6th July (-R.. If aci^..- Crowlej' Bequest. Tristram Coll.). 4. Island in Franklin Bay, Arctic Seebohm Coll. America (R. MacF.). Genus ERIONETTA., Coues. Erionetta spectabilis (Linn.). .Vnas spectabilis, Thien. Fortpflanz. qes. Miij. tab. lx.x;viii. fig. 2, a-c (1840-54). Somateria spectabilis, Baedeker, Eier Eur. T'off. tab. 8. fig. 2 (1855-63) ; Hewit.ion, Egr/s of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 417, pi. cxv. figs, i, ii (1856) ; Feilden,Ibis, 1877, p. 412 ; id. in Nares's Narr. Voy. Polar Sea, ii. p. 216 (1878); Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. (>43 (1877); Baird, Brewer ^■ Ridffw. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 83 (1884) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. "p. 621, pi. 59 (1885) ; MavFarlane, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mils. xiv. p. 422 (1891); Salmdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 432 (1895); Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 54, pi. 9. fig. 1 (1896). Erionetta spectabilis, Sharpe. Hand-l. i. p. 226 (1899). The eggs of the King-Eider are smaller than those of -S. mollissima. 192 but resemble them in form and colou to 3 iu length, and from 1-6 to 1-9 in '2. Melville Island, Arctic America {H. Piers: Tristram Coll.). 1. Anderson River, Arctic Anieri'-a, 6th July {R. MacFarlane: Smiths. Inst.).' 1 . Anderson River, 6tli J ul y ( R- MacF. .■ Smiths. List.). 4. Franklin Bay, Arctic America {R. MacF.). 1. Cambridge Ba}-, Arctic America (Capt. CoUinson). 7. Repulse Bay, Hudson's Bay, 9th July. 1. Floe-berg Beach, Lat. 82= 27' N., July {Col. H. IF. Feildm). 1. lloe-berg Beach, Lat. 82=' 28' X., ]8tb July (H. W. F.). 1. Davis Straits, May. 1. Greenland [Holhiill). 1. Disco, Greenland. (•. S.W. Greenlaiid, 20th June. 2. Labrador. 1. JS'ovaya Zenilva, 12th Julv. r. They measure from 2-42 breadth. Croyylev Bequest. Salvin-Godmau 0^)11. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Voy. II. M.S. ' Entequ-ise.' Dr. J. Rae [P.]. Voy. H.M.S. ' Alert.' Voy. II.M.S. 'Alert' Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godman Coll. McCormiek Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Seebobm Coll. Sub-Family ERISMATURIN^E. (ienus THALASSORNIS, Eiiton. Thalassornis leuconotus {,Smitfi). Thalassornis leuconota, Sharpe, ed. Lai/ard's Birds S. Africa, p. 761 (187.5-84) ; Butler, Feihlen Sf Reid, 'Zuol. 1882, p. 428. Thalassiornis leuconota, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. J/, xxvii. p. 436 (1895). Thalassornis leuconotus, Sharpe, Iland-l. i. p. 226 (1899). The eggs of the "White-backed Duck are short ellipses and re- semble those of the Ducks of the Erismatura group in haviug the shell rough and granulated. They have a slight gloss and are of a pale greenish-white colour. Two specimens measure respectively 2-6 by 2; 2 55 by 2. 2. Newcastle, Natal, {E. A. Butkr). 18th Sept. Crowley Bequest. Genus NOMONYX, Hicljxv. Nomonyx dommicus {Linn.). Nomonvx dominicus, Baird, Brewer S,- Ridi/w. Water Birds A'. Am. ii. p. 109 (1884) ; Scl. :^- Hiids. Arqent. Orn. ii.p. 138 (1889) : Holland, JIns, 1892, p. 209; Salvadori. Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 438 (189.5) : Sharpe, Ha7id-L i. p. 227 (1899) ; Nehrk. Knt. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899) ; von Uierinff, Rev. Mas. Patilista, iv. p. 281 (1900). The eggs of the Masked Duck in the Collection are of an oval ERISMATURA. 193 shape, but the larger end is somewhat pointed. They are pale bluish white, the shell being granulated and rough in texture and without any gloss. The two examples measure respectively : 2*47 by 1-83 ; 2-4 by 1-75. 2. Jamaica. Crowley Bequest. Genus ERISMATURA, Bp. Erismatura leucocephala {Scop.). Anas mersa, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Viig. tab. Ixxx. fig. 4 (1845-54). Erismatura leucocephala, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vbg. tab. 23. fig. 5 (1855- 63) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 677 (1878) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 442 (1895) ; Sharpc, Hand-l. i. p. 227 (1899). Erismatura mersa, Tristram, Ibis, I860, p. 163; Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 397. Fuligula mersa, Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 159, pi. — (1867) ; 2nd ed. V. p. 123, pi. — (1876). The eggs of the White-headed Duck are either elliptical or of a broad oval shape. The shell is thick and covered with coarse granulations, and has little or no gloss. The eggs, when first laid, appear to be of a pale bluish white, but with incubation they become pale yellow or brown. They measure from 2-55 to 2-85 in length, and from 1-9 to 2'05 in breadth. San Lucar, Spain {H. Saunders). Seebohm Coll. Dobrudscha. Seebohm Coll. Sarepta, South Russia. Seebohm Coll. R. Volga. Seebohm Coll. Kirghiz Steppes, July {Hencke). Seebohm Coll. Algeria. Seebohm Coll. Lake Halloula, Algeria, June Salvin-Godman Cull. (Jif. B. Tristram). 2. Lake Halloula, June (H. B. T.). Crowley Bequest. Erismatura jamaicensis (Gm.). Erismatura rubida, Scl. ^ Salv. Ibis, 1859, p. 232 ; Baird, Brewer ^- Ridgic. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 104 (1884). Erismatura iamaicensis, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B.M. xxvii. p. 445 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 227 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamnd. p. 247 (1899). The eggs of the Ruddy Duck are smaller than those of E. leuco- cephala, but otherwise resemble them closely. They are, however, less coarsely granulated. They measure from 2-35 to 2"55 in length and from 1-75 to 1'9 in breadth. 6. Duenas, Guatemala, 2Dd Juue Salvin-Godman Coll. (O. Salt- in). 2. Duenas, 2ud June (O. S..- Tristram Crowley Bequest. CoU.). VOL. ir. o 194: ANATID^. Erismatura vittata, PhiUppi. Erismatura ferruginea, apttd Durriford, Ibis, 1878, p. 401 ; Scl. Sf Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 138 (1889); Graham Kerr, Ibis, 1890, p. 369; James, Keiv List Chilian Birds, p. 10 (1892). Erismatura vittata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 450(1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 227 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 281 (1900). The eggs of the Eusty Lake-Duck are coarsely granulated and of a yellowish or creamy-white colour. Those in the Collection are soiled by incubation. They measure from 2'37 to 2'88 in length, and from 18 to 2-OS in breadth. ]. Chile. E. C. Reed, Esq. [P.]. 7. Chile. Berkeley James Coll. 1. Chile. Crowley Bequest. 1. Falkland Islands. Crowley Bequest. Genus BIZIUEA, Steph. Biziura lobata (Temm.). Biziura lobata, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 381 (1865) ; Ramsay, Ibis. 1867, p. 413, pi. viii. fig. 1 ; North, Nests i^- I^ffffs Austr. Birds, p. 346 (1889) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 452 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 227 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests ^- Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 1053 (1901). The eggs of the Musk-Duck in the Collection are somewhat equally pointed at both ends. Some examples are smooth and others are coarsely granulated. They are of a yellow or olive-buff colour, and measure trom 2-87 to 3-5 in length, and from 1-9 to 2-21 in breadth. 2 Australia. Donald Mackintosh, Esq. [P.]. 1. West Austraha. Gould Coll. 1. South Australia. Gould Coll. 1. Murray River, S. Australia {E. P. Crowley Bequest. Ramsay) . 1. Gippsland, Victoria. F.A.Philbrick,Esq.,K.C.[P.]. 2. Lake King, Gippsland, Victoria, Crowley Bequest. 19th Aug. (A. J. North). 2. Table Cape, Tasmania. Crowley Bequest. Sub-Family MERGANETTIN^. Genus HYMENOL.EMUS, Gray. Hymenolaemus malacorhynchus (Gm.). Hvmenolaimus malacorhynchus, Potts, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. ii. p. 73 (1870), iii. p. 103 (1871) ; Trovers, op. cit. iv. pp. 206, 208 (1872). Hymenolfemus malacorhynchus, Buller, Birds Ne>u Zeal. 2nd ed. p. 276 (1888); Salvadori, Cat. Birds P.M. xxvii. p. 455 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 228 (1899). The eggs of the New-Zealand Blue Duck are of a narrow, pointed MERGUS. LOPHODYTES. 195 oval form, smooth, glossy, and of a cream-colour. Four examples measure respectively: 2-51 by 1-71; 2-51 by 179; 2-7 by 17; 2-78 by 1-78. 3. Whio River, New Zealand, 31st Oct. Crowley Bequest. ( T. H. Potts). 1. Lord Howe's Island. Crowley Bequest. Sub-Family MERGIN.E. Genus MERGUS, Linn. Mergus albellus (Linn.). Mergus albellus, TAim Furtpflanz. t/es. Voq. tab. l.txxi. fig. 6 (1845-54) ; Wolley, Ibis, 1859, p. 69 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 699 (1874); Seehohm Sf Haroie-Brown, lids. 1876. p. 448 ; Seehohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. G36, pi. 67 (1885) ; id. Ei/gs of Brit. Birds, p. 58, pi. 15. tig. 4 (1896); Salmdori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 464 (1895) ; Sharpe, Rand-l. i. p. 228 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899). Mergellus albellus, Hume ^ Marshall, Game Birds Ind. iii. p. 293 (1880). The eggs of the Smew are of an elliptical or blunt oval form, smooth, glossy, and of a pale cream-colour. They measure from 1-91 to 2-05 in length, and from 1-4 to 1-46 in breadth. 6. Lapland, 20th June. Seebohm Coll. 1. Lapland, 8th June (y. Wolley). Crowley Bequest. 2. Lapland, 20th June. Crowley Bequest. 9. Kola Peninsuln, North Russia Crowley Bequest. (Lieut. E. H. Sandeherg). 3. R. Peichora, Lat. 66° N.,"6th June Seebohm Coll. ( H. Seebohm SfJ. A. Hurvie-Brown). Seebohm Coll. 2. Ural Mountains (Scbanaeff). Seebohm Coll. Genus LOPHODYTES, Edchenb. Lophodytes cucullatus (Linn.). Mergus cueuUatiis, Thien. Furtpjlanz. yes. Voy. tab. Ixxxi. fig. 7 (1845- 54); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 633, pl. 67 (1885); id. Eygs of Brit. Birds, p. 57, pl. 16. tig. 1 (1896) ; Dressei-, Birds Eur. ix. (Suppl.) p. 295 (1896). Lophodvtes cucullatus, Baird, Brewer ^ Ridgw. If'ater Birds N. Am. ii. p. 121 (1884); Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 468 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 228 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 247 (1899). The eggs of the Hooded Merganser are somewhat spherical in shape, very smooth, rather glossy, and of a creamy-whito or pale cream-colour. They measure from 2 to 2-2S iu length, and from 1-65 to I'S in breadth. 1. North America, 18th May {Hargitt Seebohm Coll. Coll.). 3. Jjabradcir. 29lh May. Crowley Reiiue.it. 190 Labrador. River St. Oroix, New Brunswick, Mth May {G. A. Boardman : Hargitt Coll.). River St. Croix, 15th June (G. A. B. : Hargitt Coll.). River St. Croix, 15tli June. Iowa, U.S.A. {H. Buckley). Maine, U.S.A. (Smiths. Inst.). Illinois, U.S.A., 14th May. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Genus MERGANSER, Briss. Merganser merganser {Linn.). Mergus merganser, Thien. Fortpfianz. ges. Vog. tab. Ixxxi. fig. 9(1845- 54) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 439, pl. cxix. fig. iii (1856) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 685 (1875) ; Seebuhm,Brit. Birds, iii. p. 625, pl. 67 (1885) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 55, pl. 15. tig. 6 (1896). Merganser castor, Baedeker, Eie?- Eur. Vog. tab. 48. fig. 4 (1855-63) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 472 (1895). Merganser merganser, Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 229 (1899). The eggs of the Goosander are mostly biconical in form, some- times oval or elliptical, smooth, rather glossy, and of a dark cream- colour. They measure from 2-5 to 2'85 in length, aud from 1*7 to 1-88 in breadth. 1. Iceland ( W. Proctor). 1. Loch Awe, Scotland, 25th May {E. Milner : Hargitt Colt.). 1. Finland (J. WoUey). 2. Finland, 7th June. 1. Kyro, Finland, 4th June {J. TF.). 1. Uleaborg, Finland (H. E. Dresser). 8. Sandhammer, Sweden, 14tli April. 2. Wermland, Sweden (//. W. Wheel- wright). 8. Mark Brandenburg, 3rd July (T. Holland). Crowley Bequest. Seebohm CoLl. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Merganser americanus, Cass. Mergus merganser americanus, Baird, Breiver 8/- Ridgw. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 112 (1884). Merganser americanus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 477 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 229 (1899). The eggs of the American Goosander are either oval or elliptical in shape, smooth, and fairly glossy. They appear to be extremely variable in size and colour. Specimens in the Collection are cream- colour, pale greyish green, or pale brownish buff. They measure from 2-12 to 2-62 in length, and from 1-5 to 1-82 in breadth. The MERGANSER. 197 largest example measures 2-62 by rS2, and the smallest 2-12 by 1-5. 10. North America {Smiths, hist.) Salvin-Godman Coll. 1. Umbagog, Maine, U.S.A. {Henshaio Salvin-Godman Coll. Coll.). Merganser serrator (Linn.). Mergus serrator, Thien. Fortpjlanz. yes. Viig. tab. Ixxxi. fig. 8 (1845-54) Heioitsou, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 4u7, pi. cxix. fig. ii (1856) Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 603 (1874) ; Hume ■^- Marshall, Game Bird.i Ind. iii. p. 305 ; Baird, Brewer ^ JRidgw. Water Birds N. Am ii. p. 116 (1884); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, iii. p. 629, pi. 67 (1885) id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 56, pi. 16. fig. 2 (1890). Merganser serrator, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 48. fig. 3 (1855-63) Nelson, Report Nat. Hist. Alaska, p. 66 (1887) ; Salvadori, Cat Birds B. M. xxvii. p. 479 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 229 (1899) The majority of the eggs of the Red-breasted Merganser are of a narrow, pointed oval shape and a tew are elliptical. They are smooth and glossy, and vary in colour from brownish cream to drab. They measure from 2-4 to 2'82 in length, and from 1-6 to 1-85 in breadth. 12. 6. 9. 9. 10. 7. St. Michael's, Alaska, 5th June (Henshaio Coll.). Greenland, June (E. Feneker : Har- gitt Coll.). Iceland, 17th June (Nielson). Faroe Islands, 6th June (H. C. Midler). Stromness, Orkneys (R. Dunn). Loch Maddy, N. Uist, 5th June (E. V. Seehohm). Dunvegan, Sk ve, 12th J une (E. V. S.). Dunvegin, I'O'th June (E. V. 8.). Bodci, Norway, 17th June (P. God- man). Kistrand, Norway, 19th June (H. Seehohm). Muonisalusta, Lapland, 12th June. Oiasen-saari, Lapland, 20th July (/. Wolleij). Lapland. Denmark, 6th June (T. Holland). Oland, Denmark, 26th June (Meves). Archangel {Piottiich). Kola Peninsula, N. Russia, 30th June (Lieut. E. H. Sandeberg). Salvin-Godman Coll. Seebohm Cull. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll, Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll, Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. 198 PHALACROCOK.VCID.E. Older PELECANIFORMES. Family PHALACROCORACID^. The eggs of the Cormorants are of a narrow biconical or elliptical form, but a few are oval with the smaller end compressed and bluntly pointed. They are of a pale blue colour, but this is, in the majority of the specimens, concealed from view by a coat of white chalky matter which is entirely without gloss, more or less soft, and easily removed. As incubation proceeds portions of this outer layer wear away, and the egg presents an appearance somewhat as depicted in PI. VIII. fig. 1. In many cases this outer layer is preserved intact and becomes much discoloured, as depicted in PI. VIII. fig. 3. Some specimens are without any chalky covering, and they are then of a beautiful blue colour as represented in PI. VIII. fig. 2. In every large series eggs of all three types will be found. The eggs of the various species of Cormorants resemble each other very closely and cannot be separated, except in a few cases, by dimensions. It is therefore unnecessary to attempt to describe them in detail. Genus PHALACROCORAX, Briss. Phalacrocorax carbo (Linn.). Carbo cormoranus, T/iien. Furtpjlanz. ges. Tiig. tab. xciii. fig. 1 (1845-54). Phalacrocorax carbo, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Toy. tab. 64. fig. 2 (1855-(;3) ; Heicitson, Bggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 471, pi. cxxx. fig. ii (1856) ; Dre.'r. Htiast : Crowley Bequest. Tristram Coll.). Phalacrocorax stewarti, Of/ihie-Gra'nt. Phalacrocorax caiunculatus, Bidlcr, Birds New Zeal. 2iid ed. p. 155 (1888V Phalacrocorax colensoi, Buller, t. c. p. 160. Phalacrocorax stewarti. Grant, Cat. Birds B. A/, xxvi. p. 385 (1898). 204 PHALACKOCOKACID^. Two eggs of Stewart's Cormorant measure respectively: 2"71 by 1-67 ; 2-63 by 1-6. 2. Otago Province, New Zealand, Crowlev Bequest. 26th Oct. {S. P. Seymour). Phalacrocorax magellanicus {Gm.). (Plate VIII. fig. 2.) Phalacrocorax magellanicus, Abbott, Ibis, 1861, p. 167 ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 388 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 235 (1899). The eggs of the Falkland-Island Cormorant vary from 2-27 to 2'48 in length, and from 1*4 to 1"53 in breadth. 10. P'alkland Islands (C. C. ^Mo«). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands (C. C. A.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 3. Falkland Islands. Purchased. 1. Falkland Islands. Crowley Bequest. 1. Cockle Cove, Straits of Magellan, Dr. Coppinger [P.], 14th Oct. 1 . Cockle Cove, 15th Oct. {Lieut. Crowley Bequest. Gunn, R.N.). Phalacrocorax albiventer (Less.). Phalacrocorax carunculatus, Abbott, Ibis, 1861, p. 166. Phalacrocorax albiventris, Scl. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 310 ; id. Zool. ' Chal- lenger' Exjjed. ii. pt. viii. p. 150 (1880). Phalacrocorax albiventer, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 392 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 235 (1899). The eggs of the King-Shag measure from 2"33 to 2'65 in length, and from 1'45 to P65 in breadth. 1. Falkland Islands [C. C. Abbott). Gould Coll. 2. Falkland Islands (C C.^.). Salvin-Godman Coll. 1 . Falkland Islands ( C. C. A.). Crowley Bequest. 1. Falkland Islands. Crowley Bequest. 2. Falkland Islands. Voy. H. M.S. 'Challenger.' Phalacrocorax verrucosus (Cab.). Phalacrocorax verrucosus, Sharpe, Phil. Trans. 168. p. 149 (1879) ; Scl. 8f Salv. Zool. ' Challenger ' Exped. ii. pt. viii. p. 122 (1880) ; Scl. t. c. p. 150 (1889) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 393 (1898j ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 235 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899) ; Hall, Ibis, 1900, p. 2. The eggs of the Kerguelen-Island Cormorant vary from 2*27 to 2*51 in length, and from 1'41 to 1'52 in breadth. 6. Royal Sound, Kerguelen Island, Royal Society [P.]. 19th Nov. (A. E. Eaton). 10. Kerguelen Island. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' PHALACROCORAX. 205 Phalacrocorax varius {Gm.). Graculus varius, Hutton, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. iii. p. 112 (1870). Phalacrocorax varius, Buller, Birds Neju Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. p. 149 Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 394 (1898); Sharps, Iland-l. \. p. 234 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamjnl. p. 235 (1899). The egg of the New-Zealand Cormorant in the Collection measures 2-25 by 1-55. 1. Cook's Strait, New Zealand. Dr. Lyall [P.]. Phalacrocorax gouldi (Salvad.). Phalacrocorax leucogaster, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 492 (1865). Graculus leucogaster. North, Nests ^ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 366 (1889). Phalacrocorax gouldi. Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 396 (1898) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eier.mmml. p. 235 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests Sf Eggs Austr. B. ii. p. 973 (1901). The Q%%^ of the White-breasted Cormorant vary from 2'05 to 2*35 in length, and from 1-35 to 1-6 in breadth. 3. Australia. Crowley Bequest. 3. New South Wales. Gould Coll. 3. Moreton Bay. Gould Coll. 2. Bass Straits. Gould Coll. Phalacrocorax hypoleucus (Brandt). Phalacrocorax varius, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 490 (1865) ; Walker, Ibis, 1892, p. 258. Graculus varius, North, Nests ^ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 365 (1889). Phalacrocorax hypoleucus. Grant, Cat. Birds B.M. xxvi. p. 397 (1898); Sharpe. Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests ^- Eggs Austr. ^(Vd«, ii. p. 975 (1901). The eggs of the Australian Pied Cormorant measure from 2-15 to 2-4 in length, and from 1-45 to 1-55 in breadth. 1. Three Sisters Island, W. Australia, Gould Coll. 25th April ( Wilson). 6. Adele Island, N.W. Australia, The Admiralty [P.]. 2nd May {J. Walker). 1. Sand Island, Long Reef, N.W. Lieut. G. Oliver, R.N. [P.]. Australia, Jul v. 2. Moreton Bay, Queensland {Gould: Crowley Bequest. Tristram Coll.). Phalacrocorax melanoleucus ( F.). Phalacrocorax melanoleucus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 493 (lS(i5) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 398 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 235 (1899); Campbell, Nests ^- Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 977 (1901). Graculus melanoleucus, North, Ne.sfs S^- Egos Austr. Birds, p. 366 (18S9). 20 fi PHALACliaCOEACrDJE. The eggs of the Australian Little Cormorant measure from 1"8 to 1"9 in length, and from 1-2 to 1-28 in breadth. Dawson River, Queensland, Oct. Table Cape, Tasmania, Dec. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Phalacrocorax javanicus (Rorsf.). (Plate VIII. fig. 3.) GracuUis pygmaeus, Latjnrd, Attn. >^ Mag. N. H. 2nd ser. xiv. p. 272 (1854). Phalacrocorax pygmseus, Le.qge, Birds Ceyhm, p. 1191 (1880) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests ^- Eggs Irid. h. iii. p. 273 (1890). Phalacrocorax javanicus, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 342^ (1898); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 402 (1898); SharjH, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Pigmy Cormorant measure from 1H5 to 1-95 in length, and from 1-08 to 1-25 in breadth. 4. Sind. Crowley Bequest. 2. Eastern Narra, Sind ( S. D«ig Sf E. A. Butler). Hume Coll. 4. Sultanpur, 22nd July. Hume Coll. 4. Etawah, 27th Aug. Hume Coll. 40. Etawah, 28th Aug. Hume Coll. 1. Etawah, Aug. ( W. E. Brooks). Crowley Bequest. 15. Raipur, C. Prov. Hume Coll. 2. Ceylon. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.] \. Trinconiali, Ceylon. 30th Jan. ( W. V. Leqge). Crowley Bequest. 1. Myitkyo, Pegu, 26th July [E. W. bates). Hume Coll. 1. Myitkyo, 28th Julv (E. W. 0.). Hume Coll. 1. Myitkvo, 6th Aug.' {E. W. 0.). Oates Coll. 4. Mvitkyo, 24th Aug. [E. W. 0.). Oates Coll. I Phalacrocorax pygmaeus {Gm.). Carbo pygmseus, Thiev. Fortpflanz. ges. Voq. tab. xciii. tig. 3 (1845-54); Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 178, pi. — (1867) ; 2nd ed. v. p. 141, pi. — (1875). Phalacrocorax pygmfeus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 54. tig. 4 (1855- 63) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 173 (1876) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 405 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899). The eggs of tbe Pigmy Cormorant measure from 1'68 to 1"95 in length, and from 1-1 to 1'26 in breadth. 1. Europe. 2. Kustendji, Dobrudscha, 30th May. 19. Hirsova, Dobrudscha, 12th .June {H. Seehohm). 11. Algeria (Loc/ie). Old Collection. Lord Lilford [P.]. Seebohm Coll. Purchased. I'LOTIDJK. 2()7 2. Lake Fetzaiah, Algeria, 1st May SalvJn-Godnian Ooll. (Loche). 3. Lake Fetzarali, 20th June (Locke). Crowley Bequest. 2. Algiers (Ilaryitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll. Phalacrocorax africanus (Gm.). Phalacrocorax africanus, Dre.^ser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 1G9 (1876) ; Sharpe, ed. Layard, Birdi 8. Africa, p. 781 (1875-84) ; Kuschel, J. f. O. 1895, p. 83; W.L. Sclutcr, Ibis, 1896, p. 522; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 407 (1898); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 236 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 234 (1899). Graculus africanus, Milne-Edwnrds ^ Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. ii. p. 685, pi. 308. tig-. 1 (1885). Six eggs of the African Cormorant measure respectively : 1-81 by 1-15; 1-6 by 1-08; M by 1-13; 1-6 by M3 ; 1-78 by 1-16; 1-72 by 1-23. 1. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. 3. South Africa {E. L. Layard). Crowley Bequest. 1. South Africa {E. L. L. : Tristram Crowley Bequest. Coll.). 2. Naniaqua-land. Crowley Bequest. Family PLOTID.^. Genus PLOTUS, Linn. Plotus rufus, Baud. riotus levaillanti, Sharpe, ed. Layard, Birds S. Africa, p. 782 (1884) ; Tristratn, Ibis, 1882, p. 418; Beichenoiu, J. f. 6. 1892, p. 4; Kuschel, J.f. O. 1895, p. 83. Plotus rufus, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 412 (1898); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 236 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersaiurnl. p. 236 (1899). The eggs of the African Darter measure from 2'1 to 2-4 in length, and from 1*35 to 1-45 in breadth. 3. Lake of Antioch, Syria, June Crowley Bequest. {H. B. Tristram). 1. South Afnca. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.]. 2. South Africa {E. L. Layard : Tri.'s- Crowley Bequest. tra7)i Coll.). Plotus melanogaster {Gm.). Plotus levaillanti, Thien. FortpJlaHz. yes. Vog. tab. xciii. fig. 9 (1845-54). Plotus melanogaster, Leyge, Birds Ceylon, p. 1194 (1880); Whitehead, Ibis, 1888, p. 412 ; bates ed. Hume, Nests ^- Eggs Ind. B. iii. p. 274 (1890); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 414 (1898); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 236 (1899). The eggs of the Indian Darter measure from 1"95 to 2-35 in length, and from 1-28 to 1-46 in breadth. 208 PLOTII)^. SULID^. 15. 11. 2. i. 2. 2. 1. 3. 1. 25. 3. 5. Eastern Narra, Sind {S. Doig). Sultanpur, lJ2nd July. Sultanpur, 22nd July. Eahun, Etawah, 6th Aug. Aligurh, Aug. Etawah, 9th Aug. Etawah, 27th Aug. Etawah, 28th Aug. Trincomali, Ceylon, 30th Jan. ( W. V. Leyge). Myitkyo, Pegu, 22nd Aug. {E. W O cites). North-west Borneo, 15th Nov. Padas River, N.W. Borneo, 15th Nov. (/. Whitehead). Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Hume Coll. Crowley Bequest. Gates Coll. J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.]. Crowley Bequest. Plotus anhinga {Linn.). Plotus anhinga, Baii-d, Brewer Sf Hidyw. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 166 (1884); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 419 (1898); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 236 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 236 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 273 (1900). The eggs of the American Darter vary from 1-92 to 2'18 in length, and from 1-33 to 1'45 in breadth. 1. North America {Smiths. Inst.). 2. North America (Henshaw Coll.). 1. South Carolina, 1st July (J. /. Audubo7i). 1. Florida. 1. Florida, 15th March. 1. Florida, 5th May. 2. Florida. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Sir Richard Owen [P.J. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Family SULID^. The eggs of the Gannets or " Boobies " resemble those of the Cormorants {Phalacrocoracidce), but they appear on the whole to be rather broader in proportion to their length and to be more constantly of an oval shape, biconical or elliptical forms being less frequently met with. The eggs of the different species vary only Genus SULA, Briss. Sula bassana {Linn.). Sula bassana, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Vog. tab. xciii. fig. 1 (1845-54) ; Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 38. fig. 3 (1855-63) : Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, ii. p. 474, pi. cxxx. fig. iii (1856J ; Dresser, Birds Eur. vi. p. 181 (188U; ; Baird, Brewer 8f Ridqw. Water B> '- N. Am. ii. p. 171 (1884) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, 'iii. p. 643, .1885); SCLA. 209 id. Eggs of Bi-it. Birch, p. 69, pi. 19. %. 4 (1896) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 425 (1898); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 236 (1899). The eggs of the Gannet measure from 2-65 to 3-4 in length, and from 1-85 to 2-15 iu breadth. 2. North America (Henshaio Coll.). Salvin-Godmaa Coll. 14. Faroe Islands (H. C. Midler: Seebohm Coll. Harqitt Coll.). 2. Faroe islands, 6th May {H. C. Seebohm Coll. Miiller). 2. Faroe Islands, 8th May (H. C. M.). Seebohm Coll. 1. Orkneys. Crowley Bequest. 2. Bass Hock. J. Whitebead, Esq. [C.]. 1. Bass Rock, 9th May. Old Collection. 12. Bass Rock, 22nd May {E. V. See- Seebohm Coll. hohm). 5. Bass Rock, 16th June (H. See- Seebohm Coll. Ijokm). 3. Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, Seebohm Coll. May (H. Saunders). Sula serrator, Gray. Sula australis, Thicn. Foripftanz. ges. Vofj. tab. xciii. figf. 6 (1845-54) ; Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 504"(1865). Dysporus serrator, Potts, Trans. Neiu Zeal. Inst. ii. p. 78 (1869) ; Btiller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. p. 177 (1888) ; McLean, Ibis, 1892, p. 254. Sula serrator, Hidton, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. iii. p. 112 (1870) ; North, Nests Sf Eggs Aii.dr. Birds, p. 363 (1889) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 428 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 236 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 236 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests 8^ Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 981 (1901). Six eggs of the Australian Booby measure 2'97 by 1'8 : 2-9 by 1-8 ; 2-98 by 1-85 ; 3-3 by 1-92 ; 3-15 by 1-82 ; 3-02 by 1-8 respectively. 4. Dunedhi, New Zealand, July Crowley Bequest. (P. Seymour). 2. Bass Straits, 26th Nov. {A. J. Crowley Bequest. Narth). Sula cyanops {Sundev.). Sula cyanops, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 506 (1865) ; legqe. Birds Ceylon, p. 1180 (1880) ; Baird, Brewer Sf Bidgw. Water Birds N. Am. ii. p. 176 (1884) ; North, Nests S( Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 379 (1889); Liste)-, P. Z. S. 1891, pp. 293, 300 : Walker, I/ns, 1892, p. 257 ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 430 ( 1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 237 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 236 (1899); Campbell, Nests Sj- Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 985 (1901). The eggs of the Masked Booby measure from 2'3;j to 2-8 in length, and from 1*65 to 1*9 in breadth. 1. North-east Australia. Gould Coll. 5. Adele T^nd, N.W. Australia The Admiralty 'I'.]. (.' : :\>-). VOL. II. p- 210 Lord Howe Island (E. Saunders). Lord Howe Island, Nov. {A. J. North). Lord Howe Island, Sept. (/. Mac- gillivray) . New Caledonia. Canton Island, Phoenix Group, Pacific Ocean, 1st July (/. /. Lister). Phoenix Island, Phcenix Group, 29th June (J. J. L. ). Sulphur Island, Bonin Group, Japan, 8th June {P. A. Hoist). Ascension Island, Feb. Seebohm Coll. Crowley Bequest. Voy. H.M.S. 'Herald.' Gould Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Surgeon Comry, R.N. [P.]. Sula piscatrix {Linn.). Sula piscator, Sulvin, Ihis, 1804, p. 379 ; 1866, p. 200 ; Alilne-Edivards Sr Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. ii. p. 695, pi. 308. fig-. 2 (1885) : Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 432 (1898) ; Nehrk. Eat. Eiersanmil. p. 236 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests ^ Effgs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 987(1901). Sula piscatrix, Lister, P. Z. S. 1891, pp. 294, 300 : Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iv. p. 347 (1898; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 237 (1899). The eggs of the Red-legged Booby vary from 2-03 to 2-55 iu length, and from I'5 to I'6u in breadth. 2. Bampton Shoal, Avon Island, New Caledonia (E. L. Layard: Tris- tram Coll.). 2. Phcenix Island, Phcenix Group, Pacific Ocean, 29th June (/. J. Lister). 3. Half-Moon Cay, Brit. Honduras (O. Salvm). 1. Eodriguez, Oct. {E. Newton : Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godman Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Sula websteri, Rothsch. Sula websteri, Anthony, Auk, xv. p. 314 (1898) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 655 (1898) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 237 (1899). Sula piscatrix websteri, Rothsch. ^- Hart. Nov. Zool. vi. p. 177 (1899). The eggs of Webster's Booby measure from 2-23 to 2-62 in length, and from 1-54 to 1'72 in breadth. 3. St. Benedicte Island, RevillHgigedo Group, Pacific Ocean, 18th May. 10. Clarion Island. Revillagigedo Group, 4th July (C. M^ Harris). 1. Clarion Island, 4th July [CM. Harris). 1. Tower Island, Galapagos Group, 27th Dec. (C'.i).i?M«). 1. Towerlsland, 27th Dec. (CD. -ff.). Webster-Harris Exped. A. W. Anthony, Esq. [P.; Webster-Harris Exped. Crowley Bequest. Webster-Harris Exped. suLA. ;211 1. Tower Islaud, 27tli Dec. (C. D. IL). Webster-FIarris Exped. 1. Tower Island, i'7th Dec. (C. D. II.). Webster- Harris Exped. 1. Tower Island, 27tli Dec. (C. D. H.). Webster-Harris Exped. 1. Tower Lsland, ilth Dec. (C. D. IL). Webster-Harris Exped. 1. Tower Island, 27th Dec. {F. P. Webster-Harris Exped. Drowne). 1. Tower Island, 27th Dec. {F. P. D.). Webster-Harris Exped. 1. Tower Island, 27lh Dec. (C. Z>. Crowley Bequest. II id/). Sula variegata {Tschitdi). Siila variegata, Lane, Ihis, 1897, p. I8o ; Grant, Cat. Birch B. M. xxvi. p. 4:U(1898) ; Rnthsch. 4- Hart. Nov. Zool. vi. p. 178 (1899) ; Sharpe, IIand-l.\. p. 2.37 (1899). Sula cyanops (nee Sundev.), Anthony, Aulc, xv. pp. 314, 317 (1898). The eggs of the Peruvian Booby vary from 2'5 to 2"S in length, and from Iwo to 1"S5 in breadth. 1. St. Benedicte Island, Revillagigedo A. W. Anthony, Esq. [P.]. (xroup. Pacific 'can, 18th Mav. 1. St. Benedicte Island, 18th May. ' A. W. Anthony, Esq. [P.]. 1. Clarion Island, Revillagigedo A. W. Anthony, Esq. [P.]. C4roup, 21st May. 2. Clarion Island, 3rd July {R. H. Webster-Harris Exped. Beck). 1. Clarion Island, 4tli July (C D. Crowley Bequest. Hidl). 1. Hood Island, Galapagos Group, Webster- Harris Exped. 28th Oct. (7?. A. Beck). 2. Hood Island, 28th Oct. (P. H. B.) Webster-Harris Exped. 1. Hood Island, 28th Oct. [F. P. Crowley Bequest. Drowne). Sula nebouxi, MUne-Edw. (Plate YIII. fig. 1.) Sula nebouxi, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 435 (1898) ; Rothsch. Sf Hart. Nov. Zool. vi. p. 178 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 237 (1899). Six eggs of Neboux's Booby measure respectively : 2-26 hy 1'65 ; 2-42 by 1-65; 2-43 bv 1-62; 2-5 by 1-69; 2-4 by 1-57; 2-25 by 1-6. 1. Hood Island, Galapagos Group, Webster-Harris Exped. 28th Oct. (R. H. Beck). 1. Hood Island, 28th Oct. (C. D. Webster-Harris Exped. Hull). 1. Hood I.4aad, 28th Oct. {R. H. B.). Crowley Bequest. 2. Gardner Island, Galapagos Group, Webster-Harris Exped. 31st Oct. (C. M. Ilarrin). 1. Isabel Island, W. coast of Mexico. Crowley Bequest. 1. Tres Marias Islands, W. coast of Crowley Bequest. Mexico. p 2 212 SULID/^. FREGATID^. Sula sula {Linn.). Sula fusca, Macgillivray, Voy. 'Rattlesnake,^ ii. p. 359 (1852). Sula fiber, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 507 (1865) ; Walker, Ibis, 1392, p. 257. Dysporus sula, FinscJi ^ Hartl. Fauna Central-Polyn. p. 260, tab. iii. fig. 6 (1867); Oates, Birds Brit. Biirm. ii. p. 229 (188.3). Sula leucogastev, Leqge, Birds Ceylon, p. 1177 (1880) ; Baird, Breiver ^• Ridgw. Water-Birds N. Am. ii. p. 178 (1884) ; North, Nests Sr Eggs Aiistr. Birds, p. 364 (1889); Seebohm, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 212 (1890) ; Lister, P. Z. S. 1891, p. 294. Sula sula, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 436 (1898) ; SJiarj^e. Hand-l. i. p. 237 (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 236 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 237 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests ^ Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 988 (1901). The eggs of the Brown Boobj' measure from 2-3 to 2*6 in length, and from 1"55 to 1'76 in breadth. 2. Ena, New Britain, 15th June. 1. North Australia (J. Macgillivray). 1. Bramble Cay, N. Austraha, 16th Dec. (J. M.). 1. Raine Island, N. Australia. 1. Kaine Island, 28th Aug. 1. Eaine Island, 30th Aug. 1. West Coast of Australia. 2. Bird Island, Australia. 4. Adele Island, N.W. Australia, 2nd May (J. Walker). 1. Torres Straits (J. Macgillivray : Tristram Coll.). 1. Heron Island, New Caledonia {E. L. Layard : Tristram Coll.). 4. Chesterfield Island, New Caledonia {E. L. L. : Tristram Coll.). 2. Canton Island, Phcenix Group, Pacific Ocean, 1st .hdy iJ. J. Lister). 2. Sulphur Island, Bonin Group, .lapan (P. A. Hoist). 1. Ascension Island, 8tl) April. Crowley Bequest. Voy. H.M.S. ' Rattlesnake.' Voy. H.M.S. 'Rattlesnake.' J. B. Jukes, Esq. [P.]. Goidd Coll. Gould Coll. Old Collection. Ciould Coll. The Admiralty [P.]. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Crowley Bequest. Seebohm Coll. Seebohm Coll. Surgeon Comry, R.N. [P.]. Family FREGATID^E. The eggs of the Frigate-birds are either of an elliptical or of a very blunt oval form. They are white, without any gloss, and of a rather rough and chalky texture. Genus FEEGATA, Briss. Fregata aquila (Linn.). Fregata aquila, Thieyx. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xciii. fig. 10 (1845-54) ; Taylor, Ibis, 1859, p. 154 ; Sahin, Ibis, 1864, p. 374 ; Scl. ^- Salv. Zool. 'Challenger' Erped. ii. pt. viii. p. 117 (1880); Scl. torn. cit. 213 p. loO (1880); Lecige, Birds Ceiflon, p. 1204 (1880) ; Baird, Brewer Si- liidyw. Water Birds N. Am', ii. p. 128 (1884) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 443 (1898) ; Rothsch. ^ Hart. Nov. Zool. vi. p. 17o (1899) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 2:36 (1899) ; Sharpe, Haiid-l. i. p. 237 (1899) ; Shm-pe in Andrews' Monoffr. Christmas Island, p. 42 (]900) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 273 (1900) ; Camp- hdl, Nests ^- Efjys Austr. Birds, ii. p. 989 (1901). Tacliypetes aquila, Baedeker, Bier Bur. Voff. tab. 38. tig. 4 (1855-63) ; Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. ii. p. 182 The egars of the Great Frisjate-bird measure from 2'34 to 2'S5 iu length, and from 1'65 to 2 in breadth. 1. Bay of Fonseca, British Honduras, 1 at Jan. {G. Cavendish Taylor). 1. Bay of Fonseoa, 1st Jan. {G. C. T. : Tristram Coll.). 1. Half-Moon Cay, British Honduras (0. Salvin). 2. Man-of-War Cay, Brit. Honduras (O. S.). 1. Barbuda Island, West Indies (O. Nugent). 5. Ascension Island. 1. Boatswain-bird Island, Ascension Island, Feb. 2. Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (C W. Andrews). 1. Christmas Island, 20th April (G W. A.). 1. Maiden Island, Pacific Ocean {Campbell Coll.). 1. Wenman Island, Galapagos, 31st July (C. M. Harris). 1. Culpepper Island, Galapagos, 27th July (C. i)/. i/.). 1. Gardner Island, Galapagos, 31st Oct. (F. P. Drowne). 1 . Gardner Island, 31.st Oct. {F. P. I).). 1 . Hood Island, Galapagos, 28th Oct. {F.P.D.). 1 . Hood Island, 27th Oct. (F. P. I).). I. Ilnod Island, 28th Oct. (C. I). Hull). 1. Hood Island, 28th Oct. (C. D. H.). Sahdn-Godman Coll. Crowley Bequest. Salvin-Godmau Coll. Salvin-Godman Coll. Col. H. W. Feilden, C.B. [P.]. Voy. H.M.S. ' Challenger.' Surg. Comry, R.N. [PO- Sir John Mm-ray [P.]. Sir John Murray [P.]. Crowley Bequest. Webster-Harris Exped. Webster-Harris Exped. Webster-Harris Exped. Crowle\' Bequest. A^'ebster-Harris Exped. Crowley Bequest. Webster-Harris Exped. Webster-Harris Exped. Fregata arid {Gould). Fregata ariel, Thien. Fortpjlanz. ges. Vog. tab. xciii. fig. 11 (I84o-54) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xxvi. p. 447 (1898); Sharps, Hand-l. i. p. 237 (1899) ; id. in Andreivs' Monoqr. Christmas Island, p. 44 (1900); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 230 (1899); Campbell,