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Winter; abundant during the winter of 1877-78; rather common, winter 

 of 1878-79 ; abundant during the migrations. Albino obtained. 



76. Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Ricebird. — Migratory; abundant. 



77. Molothrus ater. Cowbird ; "Blackbird." — Winter; com- 

 mon ; most abundant during migrations. 



* 78. Agelaeus phceniceus. Red-winged Blackbird. — "Black- 

 bird." — Resident. Common ; abundant during its migrations. 



* 79. Sturnella magna. Field Lark. — Resident. Abundant in 

 winter ; very abundant during its migrations ; common in summer in some 

 localities. 



* 80. Icterus spurius. Orchard Oriole. — Summer ; very com- 

 mon. 



*81. Icterus baltimore. Baltimore Oriole. — Summer; most 

 numerous during its migrations ; rather common. 



82. Scolecophagus ferrugineus. Rusty Grackle ; " Black- 

 bird." — Winter ; rather common. 



83. Quiscalus purpureus. Purple Grackle; "Blackbird." — 

 Winter; not (?) abundant. Said to breed. 



* 84. Corvus americanus. Crow. — Resident. Very common in 

 winter ; common in summer. 



* 85. Cyanurus cristatus. Blue Jay. — Resident ; very abundant, 

 especially during summer. Familiar and unsuspicious, nesting abundantly 

 around dwellings, and in the shade-trees along the thoroughfares of the 

 town of Chester. 



*86. Tyrannus carolinensis. Bee-Martin. — Summer ; common. 



*87. Myiarchus crinitus. Great-crested Flycatcher. — Sum- 

 mer ; very common ; abundant during migrations. 



88. Sayornis fuscus. Peavee. — Winter; rather common ; very com- 

 mon during spring and fall. Usually frequents the woodland in winter. 



*89. Contopus virens. Wood Pewee ; "Dead-limb Bird." — 

 Summer ; common. 



* 90. Empidonax acadicus. Acadian Flycatcher. — Summer; 

 common ; very common during migrations. 



* 91. Antrostomus carolinensis. Chuck- will's-widow; " Dutch 

 Whip-poor-will" ; " Chip-the-red-oak-white-oak." — Summer ; 

 rather common. 



*92. Antrostomus vociferus. Whip-poor-avill. — Summer; 

 most numerous during its migrations ; common. 



* 93. Chordiles virginianus. Bull-bat. — Summer ; common ; 

 abundant during its migrations. 



* 94. Chsetura pelagica. Chimney Swift ; " Chimney Sweeper," 

 "Chimney Swallow." — - Summer; abundant. 



* 95. Trochilus colubris. Ruby-throated Humming-Bird. — 

 Summer ; common. 



* 96. Ceryle alcyon. Belted Kingfisher. — Resident. Common 

 but most abundant during its migrations. 



