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sub-specific form alnorum. 



Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus). By far the com- 

 monest flycatcher at Edmonton. It may always be heard uttering its 

 unmusical che-bec wherever the usual poplar forest exists. They ar- 

 rive by May 16 and in two days are common. It is probable that 

 the males preceed the other sex by that much time. Their nest is a 

 marvel of beauty and skill, and is usually completed and the full 

 compliment of eggs laid by June 6. 



Horned Lark (Otocoris alpestris). Apparently rare at Ed- 

 monton. According to my notes only once heard or seen, namely 

 on March 25, 1913. The breeding form at Edmonton is possibly 

 leucomelas, though alpestris and hoyti may also occur in migration. 



Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). Uncommon. Occasionally 

 seen along the rivers in the heavier growth. 



Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis). Mr. Spreadborough 

 found this species in the Edmonton district in 1897. During 1912- 

 13-14 I never once saw this bird, although it is very common in the 

 foot-hill and mountain country to the west, where I saw it during 

 the fall of 1913. I am informed by Mr. Taverner that Mr. H. C. 

 Oberholser has determined Spreadborough's specimens as the type 

 form canadensis. 



American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchus). Common sum- 

 mer resident. Arrives about April 1. Geographically this form 

 should be the western crow hesperis. 



Cow Bird (Molothrus ater). Common summer resident. Ar- 

 rives May 16. On June 13, 1913, I found an egg belonging to this 

 bird in the nest of a Yellow Warbler. 



Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus). 

 Common summer resident. Nests in the same localities with the red- 

 wing. 



Redwinged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). Very com- 

 mon summer resident. Arrives about April 25. The form inhabitat- 

 ing the prairies and the far north has been, in the past,- referred to 

 A. p. fortis. Mr. Oberholser has since sub-specifically referred it 

 to arctolegus. 



Western Meadow Lark (Sturnella neglecta). Cannot be call- 

 ed common. Arrives about May 17. The song of this species is 

 quite distinct from the eastern meadow lark. Mr. Taverner informs 

 me that it is now given full specific standing. 



Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula). Breeds at Edmonton 

 but is not plentiful. Arrives May 20. 



Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus). Very abundant 

 breeder. Arrives about April 10. I once saw a single individual 

 among the rushes of a frozen marsh, on November 25. / ^fsfelG/j / x 



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