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50. [326] Cutharista. nrubu (ViQill.). Black Vulture. 



Rare spring and summer visitant. "It was noted in Monroe County, 

 1890" (A. W. Butler). One was seen May 16, 1903. 



51. [327] Elunoides forjicatux (Linn.). Swallow-tailed Kite. 



Rare summer visitant. All that have been reported from this county- 

 were seen in August, 1885. One was taken on the 4th (C. H. B.), and 

 two were seen of which one was taken on the eighteenth (B. W. E.). 



52. [331] Circus hudsomus (Linn.). Marsh Hawk. 



Rare migrant. The earliest and latest dates of arrival for a series 

 of years are February 28, '85 (C. H. B.), and April 19, '02. It is seen 

 nearly every year, and it was probably common March 14, 1903, when 

 several were seen in a densely wooded creek bottom (P. ,T. H.). 



53. [332] Accipiter velox (Wils. ). Sharp-shinned Hawk.* 



An uncommon resident; common in winter and during the migra- 

 tions, especially in March and October. W. S. Blatcliley reports it as 

 breeding. 



54. [333] Accipiter cooperii (Boiiap. ). Cooper's Hawk.* 



Resident; not common; breeds. Most numerous in January, Febru- 

 ary and March. 



55. [334] Accipiter atricapillus (Wils. ). American Goshawk. 

 Rare winter visitor; one taken November 22, 1885 (G. G. W.). 



56. [ 337 ] Buteo borealfs ( Gmel. ) . Red tailed Hawk. * 

 Common resident; breeds. Nest and eggs April 19, 1903. 



57. [339] Buteo l/'neatus (Gmel.). Red-shouldered Hawk. * 



Common resident; breeds. This and the last species are somewhat 

 confined to the wilder parts of the country, but are occasionally seen 

 flying over the city. 



