Hay 0)1 Birds of the Loxver Mississippi. <^\ 



12. Oporornis formosa {U'ils.) Baird. Kentucky Warbler. — 

 This sprightly little bird was observed, and specimens were handled, at 

 both Vicksburg and Jackson. 



13. Geothlypis trichas {Lin>i.)Caba>i. Maryland Yellow-throat. 

 — A specimen was shot at Memphis; others were seen. 



14. Myiodioctes mitratus (G;«e/. ) ^«£f. Hooded Warbler. — Spec- 

 imens, male and female, of this bird were obtained at Jackson. It appeared 

 to be moderately common. 



15. Setophaga ruticilla {Lintt.) Szvazns. American Redstart. — 

 During our stay at Hopefind, Ark., opposite Memphis, a number of spec- 

 imens of the Redstart were seen. Afterwards, while at Jackson, about 

 July 10, a male and a female were killed. Their presence so far south at 

 this season, and in such numbers, would indicate that they breed here, 

 Up to this time I am not aware that it is known to breed south of the Po- 

 tomac River and Illinois. The finding of the nest and eggs in Mississippi 

 may be expected. 



16. Vireosylvia olivacea {Li>tn.) Bo?iap. Red-eyed Vireo. — Very 

 abundant at all the stations visited. Its clear, musical notes could be 

 heard everywhere in the deep forests. A specimen was shot at Vicksburg. 

 which had apparently just become fledged. Memphis. Vicksburg, 

 Jackson. 



17. Vireo noveboracensis (G/«(^/.) Bonaf. White-eyed Vireo. — 

 Specimens of this Vireo were obtained at Memphis and at Jackson. 



18. Lanius ludovicianus, Linn. Loggerhead Shrike. — A specimen 

 of Shrike was seen at Jackson ; but, as it was not shot, I am unable to say 

 wiiether it belongs to this variety or to exciibttoroidcs. 



19. Progne subis (/-/V/;/.) Baird. Purple Martin. — Common about 

 Vicksburg. 



2c. Hirundo erythrogastra, Bodd. Barn Swallow. — This species 

 was observed to be quite common about Jackson together with the ne.\t. 



21. Tachycineta bicolor {Vieill.) Cuban. White-bellied Swal- 

 low. — -Seen flying about the outskirts of Jackson. 



22. Cotile riparia {Linn.) Boie. Bank Swallow. — Seen at various 

 points along the Mississippi River near Memphis. 



23. Pyranga aestiva {Linn.) Vieill. Summer Redbird. — A male of 

 this species was shot at Memphis, another at Vicksburg, and a male and 

 a female at Jackson. It is apparently a very common bird. 



24. Spizella pusilla {Wils.) Bonap. Field Sparrow. — A single 

 specimen of this species was shot at Jackson. Its occurrence there at that 

 season was hardly to be expected. This individual may have been left 

 behind in its winter quarters by its migrating comrades; or it may be that 

 the species will be found to breed even as far south as Jackson. 



25. Cardinally virgjnianus {Briss.) Bonap. Cardinal Grosbeak. 

 — One of the- most conspicuous birds at every point visited. 



26. Passerina cyanea (Linn.) Gray. — Indigo Bunting. — The Indigo 

 Bird was observed at Memphis, and again at Jackson. 



