AVERY BIRD COLLECTION AT 
the bare ground, there being no nest. The set was sent to 
the National Museum.” (Original notes. April 11, 1891). 
63. ELANOIDES FORFICATUS (Linnezus) 
SWALLOW-TAILED KITE. 
“Not common. Once abundant. It may breed along 
the Warrior River, where it is now occasionally seen.” 
(1890d). 
CIRCUS HUDSONIUS (Linneus.) 
MARSH HAWK. 
“Rabbit Hawk.’’ 
Concerning this species, Dr. Avery wrote in his note- 
book: “On March the 17th (1888) flushed a marsh hawk 
that had just caught a partridge; shot at the hawk and 
wounded it. This is the first time I ever knew C. hud- 
somus to catch so large a bird.” The specimen listed 
below was shot with a mockingbird in its talons. 
“Common. Winter resident.” (1890d). 
No. 220. Female. Greensboro. Sept. 17, 1889. W. C. Avery. 
65. ACCIPITER VELOX (Wilson). 
SHARP-SHINNED HAWK. 
“Little Blue Darter.” “Pigeon Hawk.” 
A male taken 10 miles west of Greensboro, Nov. 26, 
1877, forms the basis of the first journal record of this 
species. Another specimen, taken Nov. 11, 1887, 10 miles 
southwest of Greensboro, is of interest because Dr. 
Avery carefully notes that its “stomach contained re- 
mains of vesper sparrow.” Of the specimens listed below, 
the stomach of No. 1025 “contained portion of bird” 
while that of No. 1038 contained bird debris. 
“Not common. Resident. Breeds.’ (1890d). 
No. 261. Female. Greensboro. Nov. 9, 1889. W. C. Avery. 
No. 950. Male. Greensboro. Nov. 5, 1891. W. C. Avery. 
INOsrete Male. Greensboro. Nov. 6, 1892. W. C. Avery. 
No. 1025. Male. Greensboro. Feb. 24, 1898. W. C. Avery. 
No. 1038. Female. Greensboro. Apr. 3, 1898. W. C. Avery. 
