BIRDS OF ONTARIO. 61 



Genus ACANTHIS. 



(*) (5-7) Greenland Redpoll. 



(Acanthis hornemannii.) 

 Probably occurs as a winter visitor, but I have no record of it other 

 than that given by Mr. Mcllwraith. 



(*) (527a) Hoary Redpoll. 



(Acanthis hornemannii exilipes.) 

 A somewhat irregular winter visitor, occurring in varying numbers 

 at any time between September and May. 



(528) Common Redpoll. 



(Acanthis linaria.) 

 Generally common in winter, but sometimes entirely absent. 

 Breeds in the far north; commonly near Hudson's Bay. 



(*) (528a) Holbcell's Redpoll. 



(Acanthis linaria holboeli.) 

 Occurs in winter sparingly with the other Redpolls. 



(*) (528b) Greater Redpoll. 



(Acanthis linaria rostrata.) 

 Occurs in winter sparingly with the other Redpolls. 



Genus ASTRAGALINUS. 



(529) American Goldfinch. 



(Astragalinus tristis.) 

 A common resident in southern Ontario, more abundant in summer 

 than in winter, a large number gomg south at the approach of cold 

 weather. 



Genus SPINUS. 



(533) Pine Siskin. (Pine Finch.) 



(Spinus pinus.) 

 A regular and sometimes an abundant winter visitor, which some- 

 times remains during the summer and breeds here. Nests have been found 

 in many localities. 



Genus PASSERINA. 



(534) Snow Bunting. (Snowbird.) 



(Passerina nivalis.) 

 A common winter visitor. Arrives about the end of October, departs 

 about the middle of March. 



Breeds in the Arctic regions. 



