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Subgenus Charadriu^ Linnseus. 

 104. Charadrius dominicus Afiil'. American Golden Plover. 



Golden Plover, winter plumage. 



Migrant, generally somewhat rare, but in some localities in the northern part 

 of the State common. Formerly they were abundant, but their numbers have 

 greatly diminished. 



KilldcDr Pl'.tver. 



Gkxus ^QIALITIS Boik. 



Subgenus Oxyechus Reiehenbach. 



105. .Egialitis vooifera (Linn.). Killdker. 



Resident southward, at least some winters; northward summer resident. 

 Common. Breeds. A well known bird whose voice distinguishes it. 



Subgenus ^E(;ialitis Boie. 



106. JEgialitis semipalmata Honap. Semipalmated Plover. 



Migrant, not uncommon; more frequent in the northern part of the State. 



107. .Egialitis meloda iOrd). Pipino Plover. 



Migrant. The two forms have not been fully separated in this Slate. The 

 next seems to be more common, but this form is at least sometimes found. Mr. 

 Deane noted both forms at English Lake, May 17, 1891. 



