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76. Zenaidura macroura (LINN.). 316. 



mourning Dove. 



Messrs. J. P. & F. J. Davis, taxidermists, of Utica, report that 

 they mounted a specimen of this bird, some time ago, which was 

 killed in Herkimer County. 



77. Cathartes aura. (LINN.). 325. 



Turkey Vulture. 



In May, 1879, Mr. Lavello J. Groves, of Westmoreland, shot a 

 bird of this species in that Town, and had it mounted and preserved. 

 When first seen the bird was in company with three others, in a 

 small grove. (Recorded, Auk. Vol. Il^page 109.) 



78. Circus hudsonius (LINN.). 331. 



Marsh Hawk. 



A few seen every year. The birds have been seen on Frankfort 

 Hill during breeding season, and a fanner residing there, reports 

 that while mowing, his machine cut off the heads of two young 

 hawks in a nest on the ground. These could have been nothing 

 but this species. 



79. Accipiter velox (WILB.). 



Sharp-shinned Hawk. 



Seen occasionally. Breeds. A nest taken on Frankfort Hill 

 few years ago. Two young birds shot September 18th, 1879. 



80. Accipiter cooperi (BONAP.). 333. 



Cooper's Hawk. 



Quite common in some parts of the County. Breeds. 



