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237. Passerella iliaca Merr. Fox Sparroir. 



A fairly common winter resident in most parts of the 

 state. 



238. Pipilo erythrophthalmus Linn. Towlice. 



A common winter resident in every section of the state; 

 abundant in winter. 

 230. Cardinalis cardinalis Linn. Cardinal; lie<l-binl. 



This well-known songster is an abundant resident in all 

 parts of the state. 



240. Habia ludoviciana Linn. Pose-breasted Urwbcak. 



A tolerably common fall and spring- migrant; arriving 

 generally at New Orleans station during the first half of April, 

 and again passing through during September. 



241. Quiraca coerula Linn. Bine Grosbeak. 



A most abundant summer resident in some sections of the 

 state, especially in the Florida parishes, where it is generally 

 called "Kicebird." Flocks of thousands descend upon the ripe 

 rice during August and September. 



242. Cyanospiza cyanea Linn. Imlit/o liinl; Krc</ne; Pape bleu. 

 An abundant summer resident in all parts of the state. 



243. Cyanospiza ciris Linn. Painted Finch; Nonpareil; Pape rouge. 

 Like the preceding, an abundant summer resident, but a 



few evidently remain throughout the winter, as I have, for 

 several years, seen individuals during December and January. 



244. Spiza americana Gmel. Bleak-throated Bunting. 



A common migrant. It arrives during the early days of 

 April and leaves in the beginning of May. In the fall, it 

 passes through in September and October. 



Family TANAGRID.K. 



245. Piranga ludoviciana Wils. Louisiana Tanaaer. 



Thus far, only one record has been obtained for this 

 Western form in this state. The specimen was secured by Mr. 

 Allison near New Orleans, March 10, 1898. It was identified 

 by Dr. A. K. Fisher, of Washington, D 0. 



246. Piranga erythromelas Viell. ticarlet Tanayer. 



A fairly common fall and spring migrant; arriving during 

 the first days of April and leaving about the end of September. 



247. Piranga rubra Linn . Mummer Eedbird; Quaker. 



An abundant summer resident everywhere in the state; 

 arriving during the early days of April; leaving from the mid- 



