BIRDS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 
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said were taken in eastern Massachusetts, in spring, upon 
apple-trees when in bloom. 
47. Myiodioctes pnsillus, Bon. — Blach-capped Fly- 
catching Warbler. Not uncommon during the spring mi- 
grations. Have taken it from May 18th to 24th, but have 
never seen it in autumn. It sings well; has more of the 
habits of a Warbler than a Flycatcher. Frequents thickets, 
often by the side of a stream ; I have also shot it on the 
tops of high trees. 
48. Myiodioctes Canadensis, Aud. — Canada Fly- 
catching Warbler. Common during the migrations. I 
have taken it from May 22d to June 4th. It is said to 
breed. Frequents low bushes on the edges of woods. 
The Hooded Fly catching Warbler (Myiodioctes mitra- 
tus, Aud.) may occur, but I have yet to meet with a single 
well-authenticated instance of its capture. 
49. Setophaga raticilla, Swain. — Redstart.' Com- 
mon summer resident. Arrives from May 5th to 1 9th ; 
last seen about September 10th. This species loves the 
deep woods, where it builds its nest, generally in the fork 
of a high limb, on some lofty tree. 
HmUNDINID^, — The Swallows. 
50. Hirnndo horreorum, Barton. — Barn Swallow. 
Very abundant summer resident. Arrives the last week in 
April ; departs in early September. Nests in barns. 
51. Petrochelidon lunifrons, Cab. — Cliff Swallow, 
Eaves Swallow. Common summer resident. Arrives the 
first week in May ; leaves in the latter part of August. 
Breeds under the eaves of barns, generally in associations, 
hundreds sometimes choosing one building ; hence it is 
sometimes called the Republican,” or Sociable Swallow.” 
Formerly nested under cliffs. 
52. Tachycineta bicolor, Cab. — White-bellied Swal- 
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