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Catalogue of the Birds of Illinois. 
Genus Gallinula, Brisson. 
*269. G. galeata, Licht. Florida Gallinule. Resident, except northward. 
In some localities known as the “ Red-billed Mud Hen,” or simply “ Mud Hen.” 
Genus Ionornis, Reichenbach. 
*270. I. martinica (Linn.) Reich. Purple Gallinule. Summer sojourner. 
Not common, but occurring throughout the state. 
Genus Fulica, Linnaeus. 
*271. F. americana , Gmel. American Coot. Resident, except in northern 
part of the state. In some places known as the “Mud Hen,” “ White- billed 
Mud Hen ” (in distinction from the” Red-billed Mud Hen ” — Gallinula galeata ), 
and “Crow Duck.” The latter name is given on account of the shape of the 
bill. 
(Geranomorphce alectorides.) 
Family GRUIDFE. — Cranes. 
Genus Grus, Linnaeus. 
*272. G. americana (Linn.) Temm. Whooping Crane. Mainly transient, 
but a few breeding on the central prairies (Nelson, p. 133). Less numerous 
than formerly. 
*273. G. canadensis (Linn.) Temm. Sandhill Crane. Mainly transient, 
but breeding on the larger prairies. Much less numerous, and more local, than 
formerly. 
Order ANSERES. 
Family ANATIDFE. — Swans, Geese, and Ducks. 
Genus Olor, Wagler. 
274. 0. americanus (Sharpless) Bp. Whistling Swan. Transient; some- 
times winter sojourner. 
275. 0 buccinator (Richardson) Wagl. Trumpeter Swan. Transient, or 
occasional winter sojourner. 
Genus Ciien, Boie. 
276. C. hyperboreus (Pallas) Boie. Snow Goose. Transient, or occasional 
winter sojourner. 
276«. C. hyperboreus albatus (Cassin) Ridgw. Lesser Snow Goose. Occurs 
at the same time as the preceding. Both are commonly known as the “ White 
Brant.” 
277. C. ccerulescens (Linn.) Ridgw. Blue Goose. Chiefly transient, but 
winters in mild seasons. 
Genus Anser, Linnoeus. 
278. A. albifrons gambeli (Hartl.) Coues. White-fronted Goose. Tran- 
sient, but remains in mild winters. 
