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the collection of Mr. C. N. Iloklen is a fine specimen obtained at Chi- 

 cago, which has the red extending over the head and neck much like 

 the distribution of color in S. ruber, but of a much lighter shade. 



Genus Hylotomus Baird. 



158. H. pileatus Bel. PILK.VTED WOODPECKER. A rare winter 

 visitant. Two specimens were taken near Chicago during the winter 

 of 1873. 



Genus Centurus Sw. 



159. C. carolinus Bon. RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. A rare 

 summer resident. Not very uncommon during the migrations. De- 

 parts the last of October. 



Genus Melanerpes Sw. 



160. M. erythrocephalus Sw. RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. 

 The majority of these birds move south the last of September and 

 first of October, returning the last of April. A few, generally young 

 of the year, remain through the winter. 



Genus Colaptes Sw. 



161. C. auratus Sw. YELLOW-SHAFTED WOODPECKER. Very com- 

 mon summer resident. Arrives the last of March and in April; de- 

 parts by the first of October. 



Family PSITTACIDJB. 

 Genus Conurus Kuhl. 



162. C. carolinensis Kuhl. CAROLINA PARRAKEET. Formerly 

 occurred. Specimens were taken in this vicinity by R. Kennicott 

 many years ago, and Dr. H. M. Bannister informs me that he has seen 

 it in this vicinity. 



Family 8TBIGID2!. 

 Genus Strix Linn. 



163. S. flammea var. pratincola Bon. BARN OWL. Very rare 

 visitant. A pair were caught in a trap near Chicago some years since 

 by Mr. C. H. Smith. 



Genus Otus Cuv. 



164. O. vulgaris var. wilsonianus Less. LONG-EARED OWL. 

 Not uncommon. Resident. Remains concealed during the day in 

 willow thickets and in similar situations. 



