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become rare. I found it very abundant in lowa, 
breeding on the prairies. 
Guiraca Ludoviciana.— Sw. 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak. 
This beautiful songster is much sought after by 
collectors about Philadelphia, and is considered 
rare. I have found it very common in Iowa and 
Minnesota. It arrives the rst of May. 
Guivraca Cerulea.—Sw. 
Blue Grosbeak. 
It is very rare. I have never found it except 
in Delaware, and there it was not plenty. 
Cyanospiza Cis —Baird. 
Painted Bunting. 
I found this bird very plenty in Florida, where 
it breeds, but could not obtain a nest with eggs. 
Cyanospizo Cyanea.—Paird. 
Indigo Bird. 
It is very plenty from Delaware to New York, 
and from New Jersey to Iowa. 
Cardinalis Virginianus —LBonap. 
Red Bird. 
It is very abundant from South Carolina to 
Pennsylvania, and remains with us in the Winter. 
It breeds in June. I have never met with it in 
the West. It is said to be found in Minnesota, 
yet I have never found it. 
