vi CONTENTS. 
Chapter I. §13. Vireos (Vireonide), ; 151 
§14. Shrikes (Laniide), . - . o. Gd 
§15. Finches (Fringillide), , 166 
§16. Larks (Alaudide), . 237 
§17. Starlings (Icteride), 240 
§ 18. Crows and jays (Corvide), 262 
§19. Flycatchers (Tyrannide), 272 
Chapter II. Order Picaric, “ ; - 293 
§ 20. Goatsuckers (Capmany. , - 294 
§ 21. Swifts (Cypselide), . ‘ 299 
§ 22. Hummingbirds (Trochilidce) , 301 
§ 23. Kingfishers (Alcedinide), 305 
§ 24. Cuckoos (Cuculide), saa 7 
§ 25. Woodpeckers (Picide), . 811 
Chapter III. Order Raptores, 326 
§ 26. Owls (Strigide), . 327 
§ 27. Hawks and eagles (Falconide), 345 
§ 28. American vultures (Cathartide), 375 
Chapter IV. Order Columbe, 377 
§ 29. Pigeons and doves ( Coteenatrnieey. 377 
Chapter V. The Game-birds, 386 
§ 30. Grouse (Tetr conte): 386 
§31. Partridges (Perdicide), 393 
§ 32. Snipe, ete. (Scolopacide), 399 
Appendix, Base ; - é - : . 418 
A. Ornithological Calendar for E. Massachusetts, 413 
B. Distribution of the Birds of New England, 419 
C. A Key to the Eggs of Massachusetts, 423 
D. A Key to the Land-birds of New England, 430 
E. Celorations peculiar to Young Birds, 439 
Or to Mature Birds in the Winter-season, 439 
F. Additions and Corrections, 445 
G. Abstract of the Game-laws of Massachusetts, 444 
Indices. A445 
Index to English Maines ( with Pee enk), 445 
Index to Scientific Names (with authorities and accent), 454 
