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SEVENTEENTH SUPPLEMENT To THE AMERICAN 
ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNION CHECK-LIST OF 
NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS. 
NOTWITHSTANDING the decision of the Nomenclature Com- 
mittee to discontinue the publication of supplements for the 
present, the undersigned feel that the following additions to the 
Check-List should be printed at once. 
A. K. FISHER, Chairman. 
Committee of Arrangements | JOHN H. SAGE, Secretary. 
for Meeting of 1916 WILLIAM L. BAILY. 
GEORGE SPENCER Morris. 
~WITMER STONE. 
1. Gallus-caudatus fructus Fruit Cocktail. 
HABITAT. Associated with Radishes, Olives and Almonds. 
2. Printanier Clair [French Vernaculars are now given 
equal rank with Latin names, thus saving much trouble. | 
To be inserted immediately after “‘Almonds’’. 
3. Ichthys cocta Hippoglossus Baked Halibut. 
SUBSPECIES. Au gratin. 
4. Meleagris gallopavo secta Turkey Cutlet. 
HABITAT. With Peas. [Pisum nec Pavo.| 
5. Glacialis frigidus cerasus Maraschino Punch. 
HABITAT. The Cheery Arctic Regions. 
6. Gallus bankivus solus Individual Chicken Salads. 
HABITAT. In Aspic Jelly. 
7. Pica pica mixta Mince Pie. 
To be substituted for Nut Crackers in the last edition of 
Check-List. 
8. Caffea nigra insomnis Coffee. 
To ensure a wakeful interest in subsequent proceedings, 
which will now be announced. 
