-17- but Salvadori places the Forster references under G. erythroptera, although he recognizes the Tahitian species as distinct, under the heading "Phlogoenas sp.", and says it is only known from Latham's account, based on a specimen in Sir Joseph Bank's collection. Peale says "At Tahiti, the Garnet-winged Pigeon (Columba erythroptera, of Latham) was said to abound; they have in like manner been destroyed by cats introduced by early navigators, and since become wild, ...The Pigeons or Doves are now almost unknown, and the cats are driven to the necessity of feeding on lizards." RALLIDAE. Porphyrio, species. Raiatea: Garrett. Known from two immature skins, only, according to Wiglesworth (p. 62), hence not identified as to species. Hypotaenidia pacifica (Gmelin). (Type locality: Tahiti.) Tahiti: Forster. Probably not found since Forster's visit, and apparently no specimens exist in collections. Porzana tahitiensis (Gmelin). (Type locality: Tahiti.) Tahiti and adjacent islands: Forster. Its status is that of the preceding. PUFFINIDAE. Pterodroma rostrata (Peale). (Type locality: Tahiti.) Tahiti: Peale; Paris Mus. (ex Ribourt).