44 Synopsis of the Birds 



forests. Hunger sometimes compels tliem to eat fruits, which 

 a few species prefer. The more powerful prepare for their 

 nests by perforating the wood, but the weaker are content 

 with ready made holes. 



Inhabit almost every country of the globe. 



* Feet four toed. 



f Bill somewhat curved. 



36. Picus auratus, L. Brownish, barred with black ; be- 

 neath yellowish-white, spotted with black : a black crescent on 

 the breast; a red occipital band; wings and tail beneath, 

 and shafts of all the larger feathers golden yellow. 



Male, mustaches black. Female, no mustaches. 



Young dirty gray, without the red band and black crescent. 



Gold-winged Woodpecker, Picus auratus, Wils. Am. Om. 

 ■i. p. 45. pi. 3. fig. 1 . male. 



Inhabits common in all North America, where it breeds 

 and is resident, though partially migrating ; most numerous 

 in spring and autumn. Alights on branches, but climbs well. 



f f Bill straight. 



a. Crested. 



37. Picus principalis, L. Black ; crest red and black ; 

 secondaries, rump, and a stripe each side, white ; bill white. 



Female and young, crest totally black. 



Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Picus principalis, Wils. Am. Om. 

 iv. p. 20. pi. 29. fig. l . male. 



Inhabits the southern states and Mexico : common, resi- 

 dent. 



38. Picus pileatus, L. Brownish-black ; crest red ; chin, 

 a stripe each side of the neck, base of the quill feathers, and 

 under-wing coverts, white ; bill black. 



Male, mustaches red. Female and young, mustchoes 

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