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Picus Villosus.—Linn. 
Hairy Woodpecker. 
The Hairy Woodpecker is very abundant in 
most of the Eastern States. It breeds in hollow 
trees, and isa resident all Wi inter in Iowa and 
west of Minnesota. 
Picus Pubescens.—Linn. 
Downy Woodpecker. 
This bird is very common in all the States, and 
breeds in hollow trees west of Minnesota. Eges 
four to five. 
Picus Borealis —Viell. 
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. 
This bird was more plenty before the large 
timber was cut in the State of Pennsylvania. It 
is found very abundant in the South. I have 
never found it in the West, but I have found it 
plenty in Florida. 
Centurus Flaviventris —Sw. 
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. 
The Yellow-bellied Woodpecker is to be found 
in most all parts of the country, in the heavy tim- 
ber, and generally breeds in holes in the trees. 
It is quite plentiful, remaining in the winter. 
Four eggs. 
_ FLylotomus Pileatus.—Baire. 
Black Woodpecker. 
This bird is not very abundant in the Eastern 
and Middle States, but is very plenty in the 
