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NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 



The collections of the Zoological Society never were richer 

 in rare and unusual bird species than now. That the vast amount 

 of valuable scientific material which becomes available at the 

 death of these specimens may be utilized to the fullest, improved 

 arrangements have been made with the American Museum of 

 Natural History and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. 

 The small amount of material not required by these institutions 

 is sent gratis to others. The work of facilitating the disposal 

 of these specimens has been assigned to the Assistant Curator 

 of Birds, and their distribution has been carefully systematized. 



CENSUS OF BIRDS LIVING IN THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 

 January 1, 1918. 



Orders. Species. Specimens. 



Struthioniformes, Ostriches 2 3 



Casuariiformes, Cassowaries and Emus... 3 12 



Tinamiformes, Tinamous 2 4 



Galliformes, Quail, Pheasants, etc 69 207 



Turniciformes, Hemipodes 2 4 



Pteroclidiformes, Sand Grouse 1 1 



Columbiformes, Pigeons and Doves 62 185 



Ralliformes, Coots and Gallinules 11 15 



Sphenisciformes, Penguins 1 2 



Lariformes, Gulls and Terns 13 46 



Charadriiformes, Plovers and Sandpipers 7 11 



Gruiformes, Cranes, Seriemas, etc. 11 22 



Ardeiformes, Ibises, Storks and Herons 34 74 



Palamedeiformes, Screamers 2 2 



Phoenicopteriformes, Flamingoes 2 3 



Anseriformes, Swans, Geese and Ducks 66 605 



Pelecaniformes, Cormorants and Pelicans 10 20 



Cathartidiformes, New World Vultures 7 17 



Accipitriformes, Hawks and Eagles; Old 



World Vultures 26 41 



Strigiformes, Owls 12 31 



Psittaciformes, Parrots, Macaws and 



Cockatoos 84 163 



Coraciiformes, Kingfishers, Hornbills, 



etc 6 12 



Cuculiformes, Touracos and Cuckoos 5 7 



