15. Phonipara zena. Bahamas.

16. Phonipara zena. Bahamas.

17. Spermophila moreleti. Costa Rica, 30524.

Calamospiza bicolor.

This genus is well characterized by the large swollen bill, with its curved culmen; the large strong feet and claws; the long wings, a little longer than the tail, and with the tertials as long as the primaries; the first four quills about equal, and abruptly longest; the tail short and graduated.