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much resembling the song of the canary. The provincial name is 

 "Spruce Bird." 



MeaJjj Redpole (^'Egiothus linaria, L'uinS) — Very common, and 

 does not migrate. Breeds early, and generally in alder bushes ; 

 hence its provincial name of " Alder Bird." Feeds on the buds 

 of ConifercB, &c., when the ground is covered with snow. 



Snow Bunting (Plectrophanes nivalis, Linn.) — Yery common 

 in its periodical migrations, but, I scarcely think, breeds on the 

 island, although I saw a good many there in June last (1868.) 

 Provincial name, " Snow Bird." 



I did not meet with P. lapponicus, Linn., but it is probably 

 seen in some parts of the island. 



Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus Savanna, WUson. — Abundant 

 throughout the summer. Frequents grassy places, building its 

 nest on the ground. Provincial name, " Grass Bird." 



White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys, Forster.) — 

 A common summer migrant, arriving in May. 



White- throated Sparrow (Ti. albicollis, Gnielin.) — A summer 

 migrant, and equally common with the preceding species. Arrive 

 in May, usually towards the latter end of the month. 



Snow Bird (Junco hyemalis, Linn.) — A summer migrant, 

 arriving about the last of May, and tolerably common throughout 

 the summer. 



Chipping SparroiD (Spizella sccialis, Wilson.) — A common 

 summer migrant. 



Fox-coloured Sparrow (Passerella iliaca, Merrem.) — This fine 

 species of Sparrow is a summer migrant, and very common. It is 

 called the "Hedge Sparrow" by the settlers, and is very trouble- 

 some in gardens, scratching up fine seeds. Breeds sometimes on 

 the ground, at others in low bushes. 



ICTERID.^. 



Rusty Blachhird (Scolecophagus ferruginous, Gnielin.) — A 

 regular and common summer migrant, remaining generally until 

 after the first fall of snow. 



Crovj Blachhird (Quiscalus versicolor, Linn.) — A summer 

 migrant, but rare ; at least I only saw one specimen at Parson's 

 Pond, about twelve miles north-east of Cow Head. 



CORVID.^. 



American Raven (Corvus carnivorus, Bartram.) — Common 



