ORNITHOLOGY OF THE BERMUDAS. 
case with the ruby throated Humming Bird. Mr. Tristram states, 
that several residents had informed him (and there can be no reason 
to doubt the information), “ that vast numbers resorted to Bermuda 
in the autumn of 1814. Vast numbers were captured, but many 
remained until spring, particularly on David’s Island, when they all 
disappeared, and have not been observed since.” In like manner, a 
few species may be lost, as in an old work on Bermuda, by Captain 
John Smith, who, in enumerating the birds, reckons “ numbers of 
small birds, like sparrows aud robins, which have lately been de- 
stroyed by the wilde cats,” and who also mentions the “ Cohow,” of 
which Mr. Tristram remarks, in his printed list, “ that a few are 
known still to breed on or near Cooper’s Island.” This is a noctur- 
nal bird, and although the descriptions of the fishermen are very 
vague, in all probability it will turn out to be one of the petrels. 
CONSTANT RESIDENTS. 
Sialia wilsonii. 
Mimus carolinensis. — Mr. Wedderburn has “heard this bird 
imitating the harsh cry of the belted kingfisher.” 
Guiraca cardina lis . 
Vireo noveboracencis. 
Corvus americanus. — Mr. Wedderburn states, “introduced into 
Bermuda some years since, and used to be very rare.” It now 
however has naturalized itself, for in a letter received by the 
same gentleman, when on a visit here in 1849, it is mentioned, 
“ young crows were observed in the neighbourhood of Warwick 
church during the first week of April.” 
Chamcepelia passer ina. 
Gallinula galeata. — This is given in Mr. Tristram’s list among 
the constant residents, but Mr. Wedderburn’s note is, “ not un- 
common in winter, but whether a resident or not is a matter of 
doubt.” 
Ortyx virginianus. — “ Formerly abundant when barley was 
more cultivated, now nearly extinct,* and probably a bird of pas- 
sage, and more properly belonging to the next sections.” 
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