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? W feet of the driers, they disperse in all directions, 
,'"1 settle in a few moments. Their twittering', and 
«' e motions of their wings, are, however, heard during 
■I « whole night. As soon as the day begins to dawn, 
S rise, flying low over the lakes, almost touching 
water for some time, and then rising, gradually 
?°Vc off in search of food, separating in different 
factions. The hunters who resort to these places 
i'mtroy great numbers of them, by knocking them 
’ ,R Ti with light paddles, used in propelling their 
%Oes.” 
19. MUSCICAPA BONAPARTII. — BONATARTE’s FLYCATCHER. 
AUDUBON, FLATE V. 
! ’This beautiful new species, discovered by Audubon, 
s dedicated to Prince Charles Bonaparte. 
20. MUSCICAPA SELBIIf — -SELBY’S FLYCATCHER. 
AUDUBON, FLATE IX. 
« Of this rare species, named in honour of Mr Selby, 
distinguished ornithologist, a beautiful figure is 
lv, m by Audubon. 
21. MUSCICAPA TRAILII. TRAILL’S FLYCATCHER. 
AUDUBON, FLATE XLV MALE. 
v This new species, dedicated to a learned and excellent 
J? a u, Dr Traill of Liverpool, although nearly allied to 
l green-crested flycatcher, differs from it in notes, 
a|) its, as well as the districts in which it resides. 
2a 
• Puri, us l.unonciANVs. — -tile Louisiana water thrush. 
AUDUBON, FLATE XIX. MALE. 
, This interesting species, added to the fauna of North 
.."'erica by Audubon, differs in colour and habits from 
16 common water thrush, described by Wilson. “ Much 
justly as the song of the nightingale is admired, I 
J, inclined, ” says Audubon, “after having often listened 
0 't, to pronounce it in no degree superior to that of 
