78 BIRDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN 

 25. KINGBIRD 



Tyrannus tyrannus 



The Kingbird has been recorded in seven 

 of the nine seasons. The species has usually 

 first appeared between May 15 and 18, re- 

 presented by a single bird, and commonly 

 this bird has remained but one day, some- 

 times two days. Then a second migration 

 has occurred five or six days later, on May 

 20 to 25, usually a single bird appearing 

 and for one day only. But on May 20, 

 1907, the unusual occurrence of five King- 

 birds present together, and in one tree, 

 was recorded. None remained to the next 

 day. The earliest appearance of the species 

 was on May 9, 1906, one bird. Mr. Caduc 

 informs me that he saw two Kingbirds on 

 the Common, May 31, 1908. They did not 

 remain. The song has been heard. 



26. PHCEBE 



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Sayornis phcebe 



The Phoebe is an infrequent visitor to 

 the Garden. The species has been recorded 



