Hoffman.] 174 [October 6, 



54. Arehibuteo ferrugineus Gray. Western Rough-legged 

 Hawk. 



Not seen near the Agency. Indians procured specimens on Oak 

 Creek, ten miles inland. 



55. Pandion haliaetus (Linn.) Cuv. Fish Hawk. 



Saw this species along the Missouri River at various times during 

 autumn and spring. Found no nests. 



56. Aquila chrysaetos Linn. Golden Eagle. 



The only specimens seen were brought to the Agency from the 

 head waters of Grand River, near the Black Hills. 



57. Haliaetus leucoeephalus Savig. Bald Eagle. 



Saw several in May. The Indians frequently shot specimens along 

 the Missouri, between Grand River and Standing Rock (forty miles 

 farther north), also at the head waters of Grand River. The feathers 

 are highly prized by the natives for a variety of purposes, chiefly in 

 head decorations. 



58. Cathartes aura (Linn.) 111. Turkey Buzzard. 



Of frequent occurrence at the Agency Corral, ten miles south of 

 the settlement. 



59. Zensedura carolinensis Bon. Carolina Dove. 

 Very common. 



60. Ectopistes migratoria (Linn.) Sw. Wild Pigeon. 

 Saw but one small flock throughout my whole stay at the Post. 



One male bird was procured. 



61. Centroeercus urophasianus Sw. Sage Cock. 



Not often found near the Agency, though considerable numbers 

 are brought in by the Indians, who shoot them on the plains, where 

 artemisia occurs. 



62. Cupidonia cupido Bd. Prairie Hen. 



Rather abundant ; and during the extremely cold weather has been 

 ound near the stables and corral. 



63. iEgialitis vociferus Bp. Killdeer Plover. 

 Rather common. 



64. Recurvirostra americana Gm. Avocet. 



Saw several specimens in June. Reported as common in some 

 localities. 



65. Gallinago Wilsoni Bp. Wilson's Snipe. 



Never saw any specimens near Grand River, although it occurs at 

 Cheyenne River, and near Fort Rice. 



66. Tringa minutilla Vieill. Least Sandpiper. 

 Rather common along the water courses. 



