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Co., so large as to nearly cloud the sky; "became extinct at Ann Arbor about 1875" 

 (Dr. J. B. Steere); "I have seen flocks of from 30 to 80 in Kent Co." (S. E. White); 

 " became extinct in Monroe Co. in 1885" (Jerome Trombley); "last seen at Morrice in 

 1881, when I shot 52" (Dr. W. C. Brownell); reported from Benzie and Presque Isle 

 counties; " Mackinac Island " (Dr. M. Gibbs); " seen at Keweenaw Point as early as May 

 i" (Kneeland); March to Oct., sometimes taken in winter; formerly bred in all parts of 

 the state, abundantly north; large breeding roosts formerly at Shelby, Mich. (Forest 

 and Stream, Vol. XIV, pp. 231, 232); nest and eggs similar to those of the next species, 

 except that this one nests in colonies and "lays one egg at a sitting" (Dr. M. Gibbs); 

 valuable for table; destroys grain. For interesting description of this bird in Michigan 

 see article by Mr. Wm Brewster, in Auk, Vol. VI, Oct., 1889, p. 285; and for description 

 of its breeding and migration in Michigan, see article in Scientific American, Vol. 

 XLII, 1883, p. 343. 



Genus ZENAIDTJRA Bonap. 



Carolina Dove, natural size. 



139-316-(544). Zcuaidura macroura (Linn.) *Mourning Dove; Carolina Dove. 

 Very common; throughout the state; found in all months, but rare in winter; dur- 

 ing this very cold winter of 1892-3 several of these birds have been seen daily about my 

 corn crib; "Mackinac Island" (S. E. White); "from May to Sept." (J. B. Purdyj; 

 breeds; nests in May, R. H. Wolcott found a nest July 18, 1892, in low bushes, in low 

 trees, in orchards, on fences, rarely on the ground, often close to house, while the 

 pigeon prefers dense woods; eggs two, white. These birds are often seen along the 

 roadside and in barnyards. 



Order EAPTORES. Birds of Prey. 



Strong, carnivorous, with hooked beaks and strong talons. 



Suborder SAECOEHAMPHI. American Vultures. 

 Family CATHARTIDJE. American Vultures. 

 Birds of Prey and carrion eaters; valuable as scavengers. 

 Genus CATHARTES Illigeb. 



I40-325-(537). Catliartes aura (Linn.). Turkey Vulture; Turkey Buzzard. 

 Very rare; E. L. Moseley, who has lived twenty summers in Branch county, has 



