lU NATURAL AND CIVIL 



denote an high antiquity, in the origin of the 

 American quadrupeds ; and a great fertility in 

 that climate and country, in which they have 

 attained their greatest numbers, their gi'eatest 

 magnitude, and their greatest fecundity. 



BIRDS. 



The Birds which abound In every part of 

 America, make a cui'ious and beautiful part of 

 her natural history. Catesby has given an ele- 

 gant description of the birds of Carolina. Belk- 

 nap has furnished a good catalogue of those of 

 Newhampshirc. Most of the birds which have 

 been mentioned by these authors are to be found 

 in all the northern states. As we approach 

 further towards the north, a great number and 

 varietv of water fowl are to be found, in the 

 lakes, rivers, and harbours, which have never 

 been described, or classed. 



In Vermont we ha^'e most of the birds, 

 which are known in the inland parts, and lakes 

 of the northern climates. Some of them seem 

 to be fitted by nature, to endure all the severity 

 of our climate, and are to be seen in the coldest 

 weather of our winters. Of this kind, are 

 The Crow. Coj-vus Comix. 

 ^^ Hawk, forked tail. Falco Furcatus. 

 ^' Owl. Strix Asio, 

 Blue Jay. Cofvus Crist at us. 

 Snowbird. Emberiza Hyemalis. 

 Partridge. Perdix Sylvcstris. 

 Woodpecker, redheaded. Picus Capite toto rubr§. 



There are several other birds, the robbin, 

 blackbird, lark, snipe, bluebird, &c. which arc 



