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localities in the interior and have been observed in Hancock 

 County, West Virginia, by Rev. W. E. Hill. 



170. Otocoris alpestris praticola. Prairie Horned 

 Lark. — This sub-species occurs near Washington and in Albe- 

 marle County, and in most parts of the Virginias except near the 

 coast is probably commoner than the other. 



171. Cyanocitta cristata. Blue Jay. — Rather common 

 resident of the Virginias ; breeds. 



173. Corvus corax sinuatus. American Raven. — Found 

 by Mr. Ridgway to be an inhabitant of Cobb's, Bone and Mock- 

 horn Islands in July, iSSo. Solitary individuals were observed 

 almost every day during his stay of two weeks. It is also found 

 in the mountain region. The determination of the diflerent sub- 

 species of American Ravens has not yet been accomplished. 



173. Corvus americanus. American Crow. — Abundant 

 resident of the Virginias ; breeds. 



174. Corvus ossifragus. Fish Crow. — Common resident 

 of the Eastern Shore and Tidewater region ; breeds. Mr. 

 Ridgwa3''has reported it as common at Charlottesville, Albe- 

 marle County (Bull Nuttall Club, Vol. VII, p. 250). Mr. 

 Doan mentions having seen two on the Ohio, October 3d, 188S. 



175. Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Bobolink; Reed Bird; 

 Ortolan. — Common migrant in eastern Virginia in suitable 

 localities. In spring it is found in open meadows during the 

 latter part of April and the Hrst half of May. In September, it is 

 abundant in flocks in the marshes bordering the rivers of the 

 Tidewater region. A few individuals were seen May 14th, 1S74, 

 by Mr. Ingersoll in the grassy meadows along the creek near 

 Petroleum, West Virginia. A pair were observed June 14th, 

 18S3, at Fairview, West Virginia, where the species is rare, by 

 the Rev. W. E. Hill who inferred that they bred in this instance. 

 It probably breeds also in other localities and has been given by 

 Dr. J. R. Mathers as a summer resident in Upshur County. 



176. Molothrus ater. Cow Bird. — Not uncommon sum- 

 mer resident of the Virginias from March to October ; some may 

 winter; chiefly seen in spring and autumn, at the latter season in 

 flocks; breeds. Its habit of laying its eggs in the nests of other 

 birds is well known. 



