BIRDS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 137 
156. Buteo Pennsylvanicus, Boy. — Broad-winged 
Buzzard, “ Broad-winged Hawk,” “ Hen-Hawk.” Not very 
common. I have never seen it in winter. Perhaps breeds. 
157. Archibuteo lagopus, Gray. -—— Rough-legged 
Hawk, Rare winter visitor. Rather sluggish in its habits. 
158. Archibuteo Sancti-Johannis, Gray. — Black 
Hawk, A wagnificent specimen of this handsome Hawk 
was sent to me by Mr. J. F. Le Baron, of Ipswich; it 
was killed while flying over the marshes. This is the 
only instance that I can recurd of its capture in this sec- 
tion. 
159. Circus Hudsonicus, Visit. — Marsh Hawk. 
Comimon summer resident. Breeds, nesting on the ground. 
160. Cathartes aura, ILiic. — Turkey Vulture, “Tur- 
key Buzzard.” Accidental. ‘Two specimens shot in the 
State in 1863.” A gentleman who is perfectly familiar 
with the appearance of this bird informs me that he saw.a 
‘specimen flying over the meadows at Waltham in August, 
1867. 
161. Cathartes atratus, Les.— Black Vulture, “Black- 
headed Buzzard.” Accidental. ‘One was obtained at 
Swampscott, in November, 1850. Another was taken 
the past season (September 28), at Gloucester, by Mr. 
William Huntsford.” * 
COLUMBID, — Tut Picrons. 
162. Ectopistes migratorius, Swain. — Weld Pigeon. 
Still common in localities, but growing less so every year. 
Generally seen ii autumn ; but. a few winter. 
163. Zeneedura Carolinensis, Bon. — Dove, “ Tur- 
tle Dove,” ‘Carolina Dove.” Not uncommon. Breeds 
commonly at Cape Cod, early in the season. 
* J. A. Allen, “ Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” IV, 1864, p. 81. 
