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cry, resembling the syllables ‘‘ chuck-wills-widow,” and remains 
concealed during the day. The negroes believe that whenever 
it is seen a person in the vicinity Will die in a short time. 
Little Nighthawk, (local name, Pirami-dink.) It is abun- 
dant, and flies swiftly about sun-set in search of insects. It does 
not remain during the winter. e,. 
HUMMING BIRDS. oe 
Bahama Woodstar,; (local name, Hummer.) It is very abun-_- 
dant in the neighborhood of Nassau. 
Lyre-tailed Humming bird, Like many others of its family, 
it is postulated to a single island. It is found only upon Inagua. 
Ricords Humming bird. Interesting in plumage and habits, 
it prefers the vicinity of the shore, and is common on Andros 
Island. Some writers suppose it confined to Cuba. 
Braces Humming bird. It has been seen near Nassau. 
KINGFISHERS. 
- Belted Kingfisher. It is common in the winter, generally fre- 
quents small lakes and ponds, and Mr. Corey always, when visit- 
ing Lake Cunningham, near Nassau, saw it there. 
CUCKOOS. 
Bahama Cuckoo. Mr. Corey saw one near Nassau. 
Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Mr. Brace has taken it in the vicinity 
of Nassau. ; 
Mangrove Cuckoo, Abundant on the larger islands, and 
common near Nassau. It remains through the year, and keeps 
concealed in the thick undergrowth. 
Ani; (local names, Rain Crow, Blackbird.) A very abundant 
resident, and is generally in flocks. Abundant around Nassay. 
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