20 Richmond, Btr(h Breeding in District of Cohimhia. [January 



4. Nycticorax nycticorax naevius. Black-crowned Night Heron. — 

 Same as Ardea egretta. 



5 Rallus elegans. King Rail. — A nest found June 15, 1SS7, in a 

 marsh opposite Long Bridge, bj Mr. Melville Thompson, contained 

 eleven eggs, partly incubated. This is the only nest found here, to the 

 writer's knowledge. 



6. Rallus virginianus. Virginia Rail. — This Rail and the following 

 have been seen here during the nesting season, and both undoubted!}' 

 breed. 



7. Porzana Carolina. Sora. 



8. Philohela minor. Woodcock. — Rare. Mr. Henshaw informs the 

 writer that the Woodcock used to nest quite commonly in the vicinity of 

 Washington, before it was killed off by gunners. 



9. Actitis macularia. Spotted Sandpiper. — Rather uncommon. 

 Have never found the nest here, but have shot young birds. 



10. .ffigialitis vocifera. Killdeer. — Rather rare. Sometimes seen or 

 heard during the summer. 



11. Colinus virginianus. Bob-white. — Quite rare. 



12. Bonasa umbellus. Ruffed Grouse — Rare. Both this bird and 

 the preceding are abundant in the surrounding country in Maryland and 

 Virginia. 



13. Zenaidura macroura. Mourning Dove. — Common. Have found 

 eggs as earl}' as April iS. Nests generally in cedar thickets. 



14. Accipiter velox. Sharp-shinned Hawk. — Rare. A nest with 

 four eggs was found by INIr. Louis McCormick in Alexandria Co., Va.. 

 about six miles from Washington, on May 20, 1SS2. 



15. Accipiter cooperi. Cooper's Hawk. — Rare. Mr. Hugh M. 

 Smith has two eggs taken May S, 1S65. 



16. Buteo lineatus. Red-shouldered Hawk. — Mr. Henshaw has 

 found several nests. 



17. Buteo latissimus. Broad-winged Hawk. — Not common. Mr. 

 Henshaw has found it breeding. 



iS. Falco sparverius. American Sparrow Hawk. — Rare. 



19. Strix pratincola. American Barn Owl. — Very rare. The Na- 

 tional Museum collection contains two eggs of this bird taken from the 

 Smithsonian towei's, one in June, 1S61, and the other June i, 1S65. 



20. Asio wilsonianus. American Long-eared Owl. — Rare. This 

 species is given a place on the authority of Mr. Henshaw, who says that 

 it breeds here. 



21. Syrnium nebulosum. Barred Owl. — Rare. This Owl breeds 

 in Maryland and Virginia, and it has been seen here in June. 



22. Megascops asio. Screech Owl. — Common. A nest found 

 April 24, contained eggs about to hatch, and young birds fully fledged 

 and flying about have been taken on May 30. 



23. Coccyzus americanus. Yellow-billed Cuckoo. — Common. 

 Eggs found first week in June. Nests generally in thick, dark woods 

 with abundant undergrowth. 



