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164 192. Ibis alba, (Linn.)

A few observed at all seasons, but I was unable to find any locality where they nested. — (Dresser, Ibis, 166, 32.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 58.)

193. Flatalea ajaja, Linn.

Not rare, but more common near the coast. It must breed in the vicinity.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 33.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 58.)

194. Ardea herodias, Linn.

Common resident. Found nesting abundantly on Padre Island by Mr. Sennett.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.— Sennett, B. Bio Grande, 5S.)

195. Herodias egretta, (Gm.)

Common resident, but more plentiful in summer. Breeds abundantly in the same locality as the preceding species. The nests, as a rule, were distinguishable by their large size ) the eggs and young were also quite characteristic. Twelve eggs average 2.14 by 1.54. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.— Sennett, B. Bio Grande, 59.)

196. Garzetta candidissima, (Jacq.)

Abundant during the summer, a few passing the winter. Breeds in great numbers. Its nest and eggs are only to be confounded with those of the succeeding species.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31. — Sennett, B. Bio Grande, 59.)

197. Hydranassa tricolor, (Mull.)

Common summer visitant. I do not think that any are found here during winter. In visiting the heronry already referred to, the Louisi- ana Heron was found in abundance. The birds seemed more shy in leaving their nests than the two preceding. The nests and eggs closely resembled those of the Little White Egret, and could not be positively identified without seeing the parent } but, as a rule, the nests were smaller, and the eggs a little larger and of a deeper shade. — (Sennett, B. Bio Grande, 60. — Bemiegretta ludoviciana^ Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.)

198. Dichromanassa rufa, (Bodd.)

Not uncommon during the summer. In the latter part of March, 1878, Mr. Sennett found this species breeding in large numbers on Padre Island. The nests were placed on low prickly pears or on the ground. — (Sennett, B. Eio Grande, §§.— Bemiegretta rufa, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31. — Bemiegretta jpealii, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.)

199. Florida caerulea, (Linn.)

Seen throughout the year, but most abundantly in summer. Breed3 on Padre Island.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 31.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 61.)

200. Nyctiardea grisea var. naevia, (Bodd.)

Eather common resident, but many go farther south in winter. Found breeding with the other species among the tules, but in fewer