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12. Oporornis formosa ( Wils. ) Baird. Kentucky Warbler. — 
This sprightly little bird was observed, and specimens were handled, at 
both Vicksburg and Jackson.. 
13. Geothlypis trichas {Linn.') Caban. Maryland Yellow-throat. 
— A specimen was shot at Memphis ; others were seen. 
14. Myiodioctes mitratus ( Gmel.) Aud. Hooded Warbler. — Spec- 
imens, male and female, of this bird were obtained at Jackson. It appeared 
to be moderately common. 
15. Setophaga ruticilla ( Linn .) Swains. American Redstart. — 
During our stay at Hopefind, Ark., opposite Memphis, a number of spec- 
imens of the Redstart were seen. Afterwards, while at Jackson, about 
July 10, a male and a female were killed. Their presence so far south at 
this season, and in such numbers, would indicate that they breed here, 
Up to this time I am not aware that it is known to breed south of the Po- 
tomac River and Illinois. The finding of the nest and eggs in Mississippi 
may be expected. 
16. Vireosylvia olivacea (Linn.') Bonap. Red-eyed Vireo. — Very 
abundant at all the stations visited. Its clear, musical notes could be 
heard everywhere in the deep forests. A specimen was shot at Vicksburg, 
which had apparently just become fledged. Memphis, Vicksburg, 
Jackson. 
17. Vireo noveboracensis ( Gmeli) Bonap. White-eyed Vireo. — 
Specimens of this Vireo were obtained at Memphis and at Jackson. 
18. Lanins ludovicianus, Linn . Loggerhead Shrike. — A specimen 
of Shrike was seen at Jackson ; but, as it \Vas not shot, I am unable to say 
whether it belongs to this variety or to excubitoroides. 
19. Progne subis {Linn.) Baird. Purple Martin. — Common about, 
Vicksburg. 
20. Hirundo erythrogastra, Bodd. Barn Swallow. — This species 
was observed to be quite common about Jackson together with the next. 
21. Tachycineta bicolor ( Vieillf) Caban. White-bellied Swal- 
low. — Seen flying about the outskirts of Jackson. 
22. Cotile riparia {Linn.) Boie. Bank Swallow. — Seen at various 
points along the Mississippi River near Memphis. 
23. Pyranga aestiva {Linn.) Vieill. Summer Redbird. — A male of 
this species was shot at Memphis, another at Vicksburg, and a male and 
a female at Jackson. It is apparently a very common bird. 
24. Spizella pusilla {Wils.) Bonap. Field Sparrow. — A single 
specimen of this species was shot at Jackson. Its occurrence there at that 
season was hardly to be expected. This individual may have been left 
behind in its winter quarters by its migrating comrades ; or it may be that 
the species will be found to breed even as far south as Jackson. 
25. Cardinalis virginianus {Briss.) Bo?iap. Cardinal Grosbeak. 
— One of the most conspicuous birds at every point visited. 
26. Passerina cyanea {Linn.) Gray. — Indigo Bunting. — The Indigo 
Bird was observed at Memphis, and again at Jackson. 
