1872.] 207 [Holden —Aiken, 
100. Sphyropicus varius. Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. 
I was only able to find two specimens of this bird, one of which 
had built its nest in a pine stump, in company with a house wren 
(Troglodytes aedon), who occupied a deserted hole with her family 
in the same stump. I think these birds (S. varius) are common in 
the more thickly wooded portions of this region. The birds, as far 
as I could see, do not differ materially from specimens shot in the 
east. 
101. Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Red-headed Woodpecker. 
Of this species I only obtained a single specimen, a male. I have 
no doubt but that it breeds there, though everyone was surprised 
when I shot the bird. I can see no difference between this specimen 
and others obtained in Illinois. 
“Common. Did not make its appearance till May 20th.” — C.E. A. 
102. Melanerpes torquatus. 
“Not noticed this spring till May 6th. Rather common in the 
foot-hills, where they are preparing to breed (June ist).” — C. E. A. 
103. Colaptes mexicanus. Red-shafted Flicker. 
These birds were quite abundant. They seemed to seek the low, 
short trees along the creeks and small streams rather than the large 
pines. A number of their nests were found, containing from four to 
five young ones. ‘They nest in the decayed pines almost exclusively, 
the female performing the greater share of the labors of incubation. 
- The male cries almost constantly, and shows great anger at anyone 
approaching the nest. As soon as the young are a few weeks old 
they climb to the opening of the excavations and greet their parents 
with loud and not unmusical notes. I have often been amused to see 
five of their little heads sticking out from a hole at once. They re- 
main quite late, as the weather there is beautiful until January. 
Young ones but a few days old were found June 15th. 
“ Found in winter along the creeks at the base of the mountains ; 
in summer everywhere.” — C. E. A. 
104. Falco sparverius. Sparrow Hawk. 
These were quite common. They lived on the smaller species of 
sparrows and mice. I see no difference between them and our east- 
ern species, either in habits or color. 
105. Haliaetus leucocephalus. Bald Eagle. 
A few were seen flying at a great height. At the station called 
“Cannon” a fine pair were seen which had been captured in the 
vicinity, 
