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are washed by the waves during severe storms, are, during the 
breeding season, literally covered with them, of all ages, but 
mostly young. At such times the old birds manifest little dis- 
position to get out of the way of intruders, but will make savage 
attacks with their powerful bills if too closely approached. They 
are very quarrelsome, and make frequeat malicious attacks upon 
each other. Dr. Bryant says it is the most expert diver of any 
birds with which he is acquainted. 
There is also another species, lighter colored. 
PELICANS. 
Brown Pelican. <A resident, and breeds in great numbers on 
some of the islunds.. A tame one at Nassau exhibited more in- 
telligence than Mr. Corey supposed this bird possessed. It went 
to the fish market every morning, and helped itself to fish when- 
ever it could elude the owner’s vigilance. On one occasion it 
made known its wants, and secured the services of Mr. Corey 
when it wished to enter the closed gate of its owner, by ‘‘ tugging 
at his trousers with its bill,” while Mr. Corey was passing. 
CORMORANTS. 
Florida Cormorant. An abundant species. ‘Nothing could 
tempt” one which Mr, Corey had “‘to eat a fish which had been 
dead over night.” 
FAM, TACHYPETID. 
Man-of-War Bird, sometimes called Frigate. It frequents 
all the Bahama islands, and remains during the year. Dr. Bryant 
visited some of their breeding places, the largest of which was 
upon one of the Ragged Island Keys, and was five or six acres in 
extent. He says: ‘“‘The nests, thickly crowded together, were 
