152 Cincinnati Society of Natural History. 
52: MELANERPES ERYTHROCEPHALUS, Swainson.—Red-headed Wood- 
pecker.—Notwithstanding the large extent of timbered country in this 
region, there seemed to be a remarkable scarcity of Woodpeckers of all 
kinds. But two or three individuals of the present species were noted, 
one of which made his first appearance in the dooryard on April 14th, 
after which he remained about the immediate neighborhood, amusing 
himself by beating a “tatoo” on the roof several times daily. 
53. COLAPTES AURATUS, “Swainson.— Yellow-shafted Flicker.—The 
only member of the family observed in numbers. They seemed to 
much prefer the vicinity of pastures and hedges to the wooded dis- 
tricts. 
Family ALcEDINIDZ : King/jishers. 
D4, CERYLE ALCYON, Boie.— Belted King fisher.—A few observed at 
intervals throughout our visit. | 
‘Family Psirracipa : Parrots. 
55. ConurRUs CAROLINENSIS, Kuhl.—Carolina Parakeet.—I am in- 
debted to my young friend Thomas B. Burns, of “Cinclare,” for infor- 
mation respecting this species, which was observed by him in Septem- 
ber, 1880, in flocks of two or three dozen flying along the Mississippi, and 
alighting in trees and on the ground. He also states that on one occa- 
sion at least they came in such numbers that the negroes turned out 
with shot-guns and procured many of them for the table. He has not 
observed them in the spring. 
Family Srricipz: Owls. 
56. ALUCO FLAMMEUS AMERICANUS, Ridgway.--American Barn Owl. 
—The only specimen of this species observed was a male, taken April 
14th, which was flushed in broad daylight from the lower branches of 
a Gum tree, and took refuge high up in a Cottonwood, where it was 
shot. Its stomach contained remains of four shrews (Blarina) and 
four mice (Hesperomys). 3 
57. StTRIx NEBULOSA, Forster.—Barred Owl.—Seemingly a rather 
common species, its peculiar hooting being often heard in the swamps 
even on clear and bright days. The only specimen handled was a 
female taken March 30, which did not appear to differ appreciably 
from Ohio specimens. 
58. BuBo VIRGINIANUS, Bp.—Great Horned Owl.—Not observed, but 
I was assured by residents of its occurrence. 
