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the collection of Mr. C. N. Ilolclen is a fine specimen obtainecl at Chi- 

 cago, wiiicli has the red extending over tlie liead and neclc much lilic 

 the distribution of color in S. ruber, but of a mucli lighter shade. 



Genus Hylotomus Baird. 



158. H. pileatus Bd. Pilkatkd Woodpixkkr. A rare winter 

 visitant. Two specimens were taken near Chicago during the winter 

 of 1873. 



Genus Centtirus Sw. 



159. C. carolinus Bon. IIicd-bkixikd Woodpecker. A rare 

 summer resident. Not very uncommon during the migrations. De- 

 parts the last of October. 



Genus Melanerpes Sw. 



160. M. erythroeephalus Sw. Ked-iieadkd Woodpecker. 

 The mnjority of these birds move south the last of September and 

 first of October, returning the last of April. A few. generally young 

 of the year, remain through the winter. 



Genus Colaptes Sw. 



161. C. auratus Sw. Yellow-siiafteo Woodpecker. Very com- 

 mon summer resident. Arrives the last of March and in April; de- 

 parts by the first of October. 



Family PSITTACID^. 

 Genus Conurus luiJtl. 



162. C. carolinensis Kuhl. Cap.olixa Parrakeet. Formerly 

 occurred. Specimens were taken in this vicinity by R. Kennicott 

 many years ago, and Dr. H. M. Bannister informs me that he has seen 

 it in this vicinity. 



Family STRIGID^. 

 Genus Strix Linn. 



163. S. flammea var. pratincola Bon. Barn Owl. Very rare 

 visitant. A pair were caught in a trap near Chicago some years since 

 by Mr. C. H. Smith. 



Genus Otus Ctiv. 



164. O. vulgaris var. wilsonianus Less. Long-eared Owl. 

 Not uncommon. Kesident. Kemains concealed during the day in 

 willow thickets and in similar situations. 



