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the physical features of each being described as well as the characteristic 
forest trees. We note that two Transition Zones are recognized; a ‘Normal 
Transition’ covering most of the interior, and a ‘ Humid Transition ’” 
occupying most of the coast, the Canadian being limited to a very nar- 
row strip immediately on the ocean. The nomenclature is essentially 
that of the A. O. U. Check-List although certain forms not accepted in that 
publication are considered valid by Mr. Shelton, though his reasons are 
not stated. 
In the introduction we learn that the distributions are based largely 
upon work carried on in the interests of the University of Oregon, while the 
collection of the Oregon Fish and Game Commission was also placed at the 
author’s command. The half-tone illustrations are from photographic 
views of typical areas in the several zones. 
Mr. Shelton is to be congratulated upon a very creditable piece of work, 
which will no doubt stimulate others to carry on local distributional work 
in Oregon on the same plan that Dr. Grinnell and his associates have done 
in California— W. S. 
McGregor on New or Noteworthy Philippine Birds.'— Leucotreron 
merrilli (269) is described as new from Luzon while notes on the occurrence 
of Platalea minor, Ardea cinerea, Totanus stagnatilis, Sporaginthus amandava 
in Luzon; and of Pycnonotus plumosus on Cagayan Sulu Island, the fauna 
of which is more Bornean than Philippine. 
In Platalea Mr. McGregor found a curious diminutive feather at the base 
of the first primary. A note from Dr. C. W. Richmond is published in this 
connection calling attention to the discovery by Prof. Baird, many years 
ago, of similar feathers on the wings of Vireos.— W. S. 
The Ornithological Journals. 
Bird-Lore. XIX, No. 2. March—April, 1917. 
The Great Blue Herons of Honeoye. By Verdi Burtch. An excellent 
study of a New York heronry, with good photographic illustrations. 
The Purple Martin at Wichita, Kansas. By R.H. Sullivan. Migration 
and nesting data. 
The Educational Leaflet treats of the Sage Grouse and Dr. Chapman 
discusses the plumages of the Marsh, Winter, House and Bewick’s Wrens, 
with a colored plate by Fuertes, which brings this series to a close. 
Bird-Lore. XIX, No. 3. May-June, 1917. 
Our Neighbors of the Grape-Vine. By T. Macklin. A study of nesting 
Robins. 
1 New or Noteworthy Philippine Birds. By Richard C. McGregor. Philippine Jour. of 
Science, XI, No. 4, Sec. D, July, 1916. pp. 269-275. 
