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THE BIRDS OF WISCONSIN. 
FAIiILY riiCROPODID/E: SWIFTS. 
Chastura nelagica (Linn,). CHIMNEY SWIFT. 
An abundant summer resident. The chimney ''swallow" 
has been steadily increasing in numbers during the past fifty 
years. At the present time it nests almost entirely in chimneys, 
but in some sections still breeds in large hollow trees. 
FAfllLY TROCHILID^E: HUfirilNG BIRDS. 
Trocliilus colnbris Linn. RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD. 
The little ruby-throat is a common summer resident in all 
suitable localities throughout the state. It arrives early in 
May, sometimes before it really should attempt to brave our 
climate, and numbers often perish from the late frosts. Some 
are already migrating by the last of August, but many linger 
until well along toward the last of September. 
ORDER PASSERES: PERCHING BIRDS. 
FAMILY TYRANNID/E: TYRANT FLYCATCHERS. 
Muschora forlicata (Gmel.). SCI8SOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER. 
The only record of the occurrence of this bird in Wisconsin 
is that of the single adult male taken by L. Kumlien near 
Milton, Rock County, October 1, 1895. The bird was perched 
on a fence by the roadside, and was shot as it flew away. 
Although a cold, blustering day, it seemed entirely at ease, and 
was in perfect condition, being very fat. The specimen is 
preserved at Milton. 
Tyrannus tyrannus (Linn,). KINGBIRD. 
This familiar bird is an abundant summer resident from the 
last of April until early in September. First arrivals of 
different years in southern Wisconsin have been from April 20 
to May 2, and the latest seen from August 26 to September 2. 
It nests from May 20 until late in June, often rearing two 
broods. 
Tyrannus verticalis Say. ARKANSAS KINGBIRD. 
An adult female of this species was shot near Albion, Dane 
County, June 11, 1877. It was apparently not breeding. The 
