Migrant Shrike 



622c Migrant Shrike — Lanius ludovicianus mi- 

 grans. 



Robin-size, smaller. Length 9 inches. 



Upperparts gray, wings and tail black, trimmed 

 with white as in number 621, which see; black 

 patch on side of head; underparts white , perhaps 

 tinged with gray. 



A summer resident. Feeds on large insects as 

 well as mice, moles and small birds. See habits 

 of the preceeding species, which it resembles. 



420. Nighthawk — Chordeile* virginianus vir- 

 gin i a nits. 



Male — Upperparts mottled black and butfy; 

 main wing-feathers blackish with a large white 

 central patch; tail blackish with buffy bars, a white 



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