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M. W. Holberton records it as common in autumn 1876 {Forest 

 and Stream, III, p. 68). 



116. Trhiga canutits Linn. Knot. Robin Snipe. 



Breeding Range — Far northward. 



Winter Distribution — Nearly throughout the Southern Hemisphere. 



Formerly a common transient on tlie New Jersey coast, but now 

 becoming quite rare. Occurs May 15 to June 1 and August 15 to 

 September 15. 



117. Tringa mnritiina Brunn. Purple Sandpiper. 



Breeding Range — Far northward. 



Winter Distribution — Southward to Middle States. 



Very rare winter visitant. 



Dr. C. C. Al)bott records one found dead near the lighthouse at 

 Atlantic City, N. J. {Birds of N. ./.), and Dr. Warren mentions a 

 specimen in the U. S. National Museum taken many years ago near 

 Philadelphia. 



118. Tringa niaculata Vieill. Pectoral Sandpiper. 



Breeding Range — Far northward. 

 Winter Distribution — S. A. 



Regular transient on the New Jersey coast, but apparently not so 

 common as formerly. Most plentiful during the fall migration. 

 Passing through in April and again from the middle of August to 

 October 1. Occasional also on the Delaware river and in the 

 interior. 



119. Trhiga fiiscicollis Vieill. White rumped Sand- 



piper. 



Breeding Range — Far northward. 



Winter Distribution — Through eastern S. A. 



Transient on the New Jersey coast, but not very common, associ- 

 ating vi'ith the following species and arriving and departing with it. 



This species probably occurs inland along the larger rivers in small 

 numbers during the migrations, as Dr. Warren records two taken 

 near Philadelphia and one in Berks county, Pa. 



