318 Scott, Birds of the Gulf Coast of Florida. [October 
In size the bird is very near Lotaurus exilis, perhaps a trifle 
smaller than the average of that species. 
The following measurements are all taken from the dry skin 
before me. Length, 11.50 inches; wing, 4.60; culmen, 2.00; 
tarsus, 1.60. 
From the meagre biographical notes that Mr. Menge was able 
to make, it would appear that the habits of Botaurus neoxenus 
are very like those of B. exzdis. 
A SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIRDS 
OF DoE GUE COAST FOR ELORUDAS 
BY W. E. D. SCOTT. 
( Continued from p. 252.) 
Milvulus forficatus. Scissor-TAILED FLYCATCHER.—For notes on this 
species see Auk, Vol. VI, No. 2, April, 1889, p. 161. Mr. Atkins writes 
me that he has examined a single bird of this kind, taken at Miami by A. 
Lechevallier, but with no sex or date on the label. : 
Tyrannus tyrannus. KINGBIRD. —A common migrant and a few 
remain to breed. Not recorded during the winter months. The species 
arrives about Tarpon early in April (1-10) and the latest fall notes re- 
corded are in the first week of October. 
Mr. Atkins says, ‘‘Arrives at Punta Rassa going north the latter part 
of March. Occasionally found there until April 26. Young male birds 
taken August 20. Key West, first arrival noted March 20, last seen April 
12. August 30 reappeared at Key West in large flocks, and was more or 
less common until October 15, after which the birds were not seen. 
Tyrannus dominicensis. Gray KINGBIRD. — An abundant migrant, 
and breeds in great numbers on the keys off the coast, affecting particu- 
larly such as are covered with mangrove. The earliest record I have of 
its arrival about Tarpon Springs is April 23, 1887, and the birds are 
common till late in September. The eggs are laid in this vicinity from 
about the middle to the last of May, and but one brood appears to be reared. 
Mr. Atkins’s notes are as follows: ‘‘Arrives at Punta Rassa middle of 
April; nests commonly on the islands and along the shore in mangrove 
bushes. Seems to prefer an isolated tree or bush near the water. Last 
noted at Punta Rassa September 13. Arrivesat Key West about April 11. 
A few breed here. The main body returns with Tyrannus tyrannus and 
passes southward with that species.” 
