956 "ISLES OF SUMMER. 
WOODPECKERS. 
Hairy Woodpecker. Common at Nassau. ; 
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. Abundant near Nassau in winter. 
PARROTS. 
Parrot. Formerly abundant upon the islands; now common 
only at Inagua. It frequents the cornfields in large numbers in 
July. 
OWLS. 
Barn Owl. It is found near Nassau, and has many names. 
Florida Burrowing Owl, Mr. Brace secured one at Nassau. 
FALCONS. 
Marsh Hawk, An occasional visitor. 
Sharp-shinned Hawk. Seen near Nassau sometimes, 
Peregrine Falcon. Not common. 
Sparrow. Falcon. Has been seen at Nassau, and at Great 
Stirrup Key. 
- Red-tailed Hawk. One was taken at Nassau, and one at Tnagua. 
-. Fish Hawk. An abundant resident in the Bahamas, 
VULTURES. 
Turkey Buzzard; (local name, Crow.) Abundant at Andros, 
Abaco and Grand Bahama. ; 
PIGEONS. 
White-headed Pigeon. 1s found on the islands, and in summer 
repairs in immense flocks to the outer keys to breed. 
Zenaida Dove; (local name, Wood Dove.) A beautiful species; 
is found throughout the Bahamas, but is not very abundant, and 
does not collect in flocks, . 
