SUMMARY. 329 



made, remains unique. In the absence of other specimens 

 the theory of hybridism seems probable. If a hybrid it was 

 probably between H. pinus and G. formosa. The forma- 

 tion of hybrids between H. pinus and some closely allied 

 species seems not uncommon. 



(371.) Nyctala tengmalmi richardsoni (Bonap.). 

 Richardson Owl. 



Synonyms: Nyctale richardsoni. 



Tengmalm's Owl, Arctic American Saw-whet Owl, Ameri- 

 can Sparrow Owl. 

 Coues, Birds of N. W., 1874, 314. 



There seems to be no question but this reference was an 

 error. 



SUMMARY. 



More or less regularly found in the state 299 



Accidental in the state 15 



Imported from Europe 2 



Extinct 4 



Hypothetical on the A. O. U. Check-List 2 



Whole number of species actually recorded in the state 322 



Hypothetical 16 



Whole number of species treated in this Catalogue 338 



Dr. J. M. Wheaton's Catalogue 298 



