Abstract
To AFA members, aviculturists, and all bird enthusiasts: the following avian species have been nominated for a possible U.S. First Breeding Avy Award. Any knowledge of prior breedings should be submitted to Dale R. Thompson, chairman, Avy Awards, Committee, in care of the AFA Home Office.
I. Hispaniolan Conure, Aratinga cbioroptera, hatch date: April 27, 1990.
2. Olive-throated Conure, Aratinga n. nana, Qamaican subspecies), hatch date: May 15, 1990.
3. Greater Vasa Parrot, Coracopsis vasa, hatch date: June 28, 1988.
4. Greater Vasa Parrot, Coracopsis uasa, hatch date: August 1, 1988.
5. Java Mannikin, Lo ncbura leucogastroides, hatch date: August 10, 1990.
6. Chestnut-capped Ground Thrush, Zoothera interpres, hatch date:
October 1 1, 1989.
7. Striated Lorikeet, Cb arrnosyna rnultistriata, hatch date: July 10, 1990.
8. Rufous-backed Mannikin, Loncbura bicolor (subsp.), hatch date:
January 13, 1990. •