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17. Spizella atrigularis (Caban.). 
The only individual observed was shot and wounded, but it escaped 
in rocks just as I was about to grasp it. * 
Afterward, near Pescadero, I saw a small flock, and secured a speci- 
men. It must be rare in Southern Lower California. 
18. Junco bairdi Belding. (See these Proceedings, p. 155.) 
This interesting bird was very common in the Victoria Mountains 
above 3,000 feet altitude. Nothing worthy of note in connection with 
its habits was noticed. 
This species is so named in consideration of the valuable ornithological 
services of Prof. 8S. F. Baird, in field and office, not the least of such 
services being his original, full, and accurate descriptions of so many 
North American birds. 
[Two specimens received since the original description of the species 
was published agree exactly with the types in coloration, and measure 
- as follows: No. 90048 ? ad., Laguna, Feb. 1883: Wing, 2.75; tail, 2.60; 
culmen, .40; depth of bill at base, .23; tarsus, 80; middle toe, .55. No. 
90047, 2ad., Victoria Mountains, Feb. 21, 1883: Wing, 2.75; tail, 2.65; 
culmen, .42; depth of bill at base, .23; tarsus, .80; middle toe, .55—R. R.} 
19. Peuceea ruficeps boucardi (Scl.). 
Common on grassy hillsides above 2,500 feet altitude; usually seen 
in pairs in February. 
20. Melospiza lincolni (Aud.). 
Less common than the preceding in similar localities. 
21. Pipilo maculatus megalonyx (Baird). 
Very common. 
22. Pipilo chlorurus (Towns. ) 
Common. 
23. Icterus parisorum Bonap. 
Very rare. Three individuals were seen as high as 4,500 feet. 
24. Corvus corax carnivorus (Bartr.). 
Common. 
25. Aphelocoma californica (Vig.). 
Moderately common. 
26. Tyrannus vociferans Swain. 
Rare; seen oly around the meadow at Laguna. 
27. Bmpidonax difficilis Baird. 
Rare. 
28. Calypte costz (Bourc). 
-A humming bird, supposed to have been a female of this species, was 
observed, at about 4,000 feet altitude. Not observed at any other tite 
above 2,000 feet. C. coste thrives in barren, waterless tracts. 
