1874.] 175 [Hoffman. 



67. Numenius longirostris Wils. Long-billed Curlew. 

 Occasionally found along Oak Creek, in the vicinity of grassy and 



moist soil, although no nest has been found, neither do the Indians 

 know of its breeding here. 



68. Ardea herodias Linn. Great Blue Heron. 



Occasional flocks observed migrating in May. The Indians ob- 

 tained several specimens. The tarsi are highly prized for making 

 riding-whip handles. 



69. Nyctiardea grisea var. nsevia Allen. American Night 

 Heron. 



Not resident, and of seldom occurrence. 



70. Grus canadensis Teram. Sandhill Crane. 



Migrant. The Indians sometimes secure specimens; they use the 

 skins for making ornamental pouches. 



71. Pulica americana Gm. Mud Hen. 

 Common along the banks of the Missouri River. 



72. Cygnus buccinator Rich. Trumpeter Swan. 



Saw skins only. The Indians sometimes preserve these for orna- 

 menting various articles. This species occurs occasionally on the 

 small inland lakes, formed in early spring by the melting snow. 



73. Cygnus americanus Sharp. American Swan. 

 Rare, though more frequent than the preceding species. 



74. Anser hyperboreus Pall. Snow Goose. 



Great numbers passed northward during the middle of April. 

 Stragglers are occasionally found on the Missouri River, or on some 

 of the smaller tributaries. 



75. Branta canadensis Gray. Wild Goose. 



Numerous during April. They are reported as breeding on many 

 of the inland lakes north and northeast of this settlement. Young 

 birds have also been found at the head-waters of Oak Creek. 



76. Anas bosehas Linn. Mallard. 

 Migrant. 



77. Spatula clypeata (Linn.) Boie. Shoveller. 

 Migrant; sometimes found during the summer. 



78. Bucephala albeola Bd. Dipper. 



Saw several specimens ten miles below the Agency ; one or two 

 were shot from the steamboat. 



79. Pelecanus trachyrhynchus Lath. White Pelican, 

 Said to occur frequently. Saw quite a number of skulls in various 



Indian tents. 



