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mon during the winter months, though I think none remain to breed. 
Have been told that they do, but I doubt it. 
96. Geococcyx californianus. ROADRUNNER. — Observations made in 
every part of the State where the Roadrunner occurs convince me that 
in thisand counties contiguous, it is commoner than in any other section. 
Breeds from March until June, possibly later, in chaparral, cactus and 
small trees. Local name, ‘ Chaparral Bird’; Mexican name, ‘ Paisano.’ 
97. Coccyzus americanus. YELLOW-BILLED Cuckoo.— Common 
summer resident. In spring of 1899 arrived April 18. Breeds in May 
and June. Sets of five eggs not uncommon. 
98. Ceryle alcyon. BELTED KINGFISHER. — Rather uncommon resi- 
dent. A few seen along the Arroyos Medio and Blanco. Breeds in the 
high banks of the Blanco. 
99. Dryobates scalaris bairdi. TEXAN WoopPECKER.— Much the 
commonest of the Picide. Occurs commonly in prairie mottes, in deep 
woods, and trees along streams. Nests early, making the excavation in 
the small dead branches of trees, usually near the top, or in fence-posts. 
Local name, ‘ Speckle-check.’ 
100. Melanerpes erythrocephalus. RED-HEADED WoOODPECKER. — 
Rare winter resident. Have seen only one, —the latter part of Novem- 
ber, 1899. 
1o1. Melanerpes aurifrons. GOLDEN-FRONTED WOODPECKER. — This 
species and D. s. bazrdi, so far as my knowledge goes, are the only resi- 
dent Woodpeckers in the county. Not so common as the above men- 
tioned species. Breeds in dead stubs in April. 
102. Colaptes auratus. FLICKER.—Rare migrant. The only bird 
noted was a single male, March 17, 1899. ; 
103. Antrostomus carolinensis. CHUCK-WILL’s-wiDow. — Tolerably 
common migrant. In 1899, arrived March 17. Think possibly some 
remain the entire winter. 
104. Nyctidromus albicollis merrilli. MERRILL’s PARAUQUE. — Not 
common. Breeds sparingly. Local name, ‘ Whip-poor-will.’ 
105. Chordeiles virginianus henryi. WESTERN NIGHTHAWK. — Very 
common summer resident. In 1899, arrived April 14. Breeds commonly 
on the prairies in May and June. Local name, ‘ Bull-bat.’ 
106. Chordeiles acutipennis texensis. TEXAN NIGHTHAWK. — Not so 
commonas C. v. henry#. In 1899, arrived Apriliz1. Breeds. 
107. Chetura pelagica. CHIMNEY SwiFT.— Common migrant. In 
1899, arrived April 4. 
108. Trochilas colubris. RuByY-THROATED _ HUMMINGBIRD. — Very 
common during migrations. In 1898, arrived March 25; in 1899, March 
13. Some remain throughout the summer, though I have never found a 
nest here. ; 
109. Trochilus alexandri. BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD.— Common 
during migrations. In 1899 it arrived April 11. 
110. Milvulus forficatus. ScisSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER. — Abundant 
