VERTEBRATE ANIMALS OF KENTUCKY. 19 



probable it is extending its ränge to the westward. 

 It is extremely common in the Shenandoak Valley 

 of Virginia. Audubon writes : " I have never 

 seen the Bay-winged Bunting in any portion of 

 Louisiana, Missouri, Kentucky, or Ohio, and 

 am therefore inclined to look upon it as a resident 

 of the country lying to the eastward of the ränge of 

 the Alleghanies." 



127. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus, Linn.). 



On the 15th of February, 1819, Audubon says he 

 saw immense flocks of this bird " scattered over the 

 open grounds on the elevated grassy bauks of the 

 Ohio," at Henderson. 



128. Snow Bunting (PlectropJienax nivalis, Linn.). 



In the winter from Nova Scotia to Kentucky 

 (Audubon). 



129. Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus, Wilson). 



Henderson (Aud.). Nelson County (Beckham). 



130. Black-headed Goldfinch (Spinus notatus. Du Bus). 



A Mexican species taken years ago in Kentucky 

 by Audubon. 



131. Goldfinch, Thistle Bird (Spinus tristis, Linn.). 



A common summer resident. Remains with us 

 during mild winters. 



132. Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra, Linn.). 



Nelson County (Beckham). 



133. Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus, Gmelin). 



I have not seen this bird in eastern Kentucky. 

 It is recorded from Kentucky by Audubon. 

 Beckham reports it a common migrant in Nelson 

 County. 



134. English Sparrow (Passer domesticus, Linn.). 



Common everywhere. Often injurious to ripen- 

 ing wheat, sometimes maki ng it necessary to keep 

 a man in the fields with a shotgun. 



