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 ous regions of Pulton, Mifflin, Clearfield, Clinton, and 

 Sullivan Counties. 



4 88. Corvus brachyrhynchos brachyrhynchos Brehm . Crow. 



In spite of the fact that he is rightfully out- 

 lawed and practically friendless, the Crow continues to 

 thrive and is even now as abundant as years ago. Man may 

 exterminate the Wild Pigeon, Eskimo Curlew, and many others, 

 but his sable majesty still perpetuates his cunning thievery 

 as in the days or our ancestors. Everywhere thruout the 

 state, this species is one of the most abundant breeders, 

 nesting in great numbers in every county, even close to 

 the large cities. 



490. Corvus ossifragus Wils. Fish Crow. 



The range of this small, cracked-voiced Crow is 

 as yet rather uncertain in Pennsylvania. The extremely 

 small eggs and hoarse voices of some of the Common Crows 

 make it altogether probable that it is frequently confused 

 with that species. At the present time it is known to breed 

 definitely in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, 

 Bucks, Lancaster, and York Counties, being apparently most 

 common in Delaware and Philadelphia Counties, tho it seems 

 altogether probable that it may also breed in Lebanon and 



