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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN. 



Co., so large as to nearly cloud the sky; "became extinct at Ann Arbor about 1875" 

 (Dr. J. B. Steere); "I have seen flocks of from 30 to 80 in Kent Co."" (S. E. White);, 

 " became extinct in Monroe Co. in 1885"" (Jerome Trombley); "last seen at Morrice in 

 188.1, when I shot 52"' (Dr. W. C. Brownell); reported from Benzie and Presque Isle 

 counties; " Mackinac Island " (Dr. M. Gibbs); " seen at Keweenaw Point as early as May 

 4" (Kneeland); March to Oct., sometimes taken in winter; formerly bred in all parts of 

 the state, abundantly north; large breeding roosts formerly at Shelby. Mich. (Forest 

 and Stream, Vol. XIV, pp. 231, 232); nest and eggs similar to those of the next species. 

 except that this one nests in colonies and "lays one egg at a sitting" (Dr. M. Gibbs); 

 valuable for table; destroys grain. For interesting description of this bird in Michigan 

 see article by Mr. Wm Brewster, in Auk, Vol. VI. Oct.. 1889. p. 285; and for description 

 of its breeding and migration in Michigan, see article in Scientific American. Vol. 

 XLII, 1883, p. 343. 



Genus ZENAIDURA Bonap. 



Carolina Dove, natural size. 



1 39-31 6-(544:). Zeuaidura macroura {Linn.) *Mourmng Dove; Carolina Dove. 

 Very common; throughout the state; found in all months, but rare in winter; dur- 

 ing this very cold winter of 1892-3 several of these birds have been seen daily about my 

 corn crib; "Mackinac Island" (S. E. White); "from May to Sept." (J. B. Purdy;; 

 breeds; nests in May, R. H. Wolcott found a nest July 18, 1892, in low bushes, in low 

 trees, in orchards, on fences, rarely on the ground, often close to house, while the 

 pigeon prefers dense woods; eggs two, white. These birds are often seen along the 

 roadside and in barnyards. 



' Order RAPTOEES. Birds of Prey. 



Strong, carnivorous, with hooked beaks and strong talons. 



Suborder SARCOEHAMPHI. American Vultures. 



Family CATHARTID.^E. American Vultures. 



Birds of Prey and carrion eaters; valuable as scavengers. 



Genus CATHARTES Illigeb. 



140-325-(537). Catliartes aura {Linn.). Turkey Vulture; Turkey Buzzard. 

 Very rare; E. L. Moseley, who has lived twenty summers in Branch county, has 



