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178. The Enemies of Game Birds. By Adolphe B. Covert [and others]. 
Ibid., XVII, Dec. 8, 1881, p. 366, Dec. 22, p. 407, and Dec. 29, p. 428. 
— Various enemies are mentioned, among whom the Red Squirrel is 
prominent. 
179. Habits of Woodpeckers. By W. Beeke [and others]. Ibid., 
XVII, Dec. 15, 1881, p. 387. — In reference to their laying up stores of 
beechnuts for winter use, particularly refers to the Red-headed Wood- 
pecker. 
180. Inquiries about the Snow Grouse [lege Goose]. By William 
Dutcher. Ibid., XVII, Dec. 22, 1881, p. 407.— In reference to the distri. 
bution of Anser hyperboreus on the Atlantic coast, and to the change of 
plumage in the Blue Goose (A. ccerulescens ) in captivity. 
181. The Sparrow Curse in Australia. Ibid., XVII, Dec. 22, 1881, pp. 
407, 408. — Abstract of a “progress report.” of a government commission 
appointed to investigate “alleged injuries caused to fruit growers, gar- 
deners, farmers and others by [the imported] Sparrows.” The analysis 
of the testimony taken is suggestive reading in its bearing upon the 
“Sparrow Pest” of our own country. 
182. The Snow Goose and Blue Goose. By C. S. Wescott. Ibid., 
XVII, Jan. 5, 1882, p. 447. — Respecting their specific diversity, and on the 
occurrence of the Snow Goose in Delaware Bay. This is followed by a 
communication (under the same caption) from Arthur Edward Brown, 
who states that seven Blue Geese have lived seven years in the Philadel- 
phia Zoological Garden without showing any material change of color. 
183. Der Schwalbenweih (Nauclerus forficatus). Von H. Nehrling. 
Ornithologisches Centralblatt , VI, No. 2, 15 Jan. 1881, pp. 9, 10. — Account 
of its habits, etc., as observed in Texas. 
184. Der Gelbkopf starling oder Gelbkopftrupial {Xa?ithocephalus 
icterocephalus Baird). Von H. Nehrling. Ibid., VI, No. 11, 1 Juni, 1881, 
pp. 81-84, No. 13, 1 Juli, 1881, pp. 97, 98. — General history. 
185. Die Wandertaube \_Ectopistes migratorius\. Von Chas L. Mann. 
Ibid., VI, No. 21, 1 Nov. 1881, pp. 164-166. (Aus: Jahresber. des Na- 
turhist. Vereins in Wisconsin 1880-81.) — On the great numbers destroyed 
by pigeon hunters for the market. Contains interesting statistics of the 
slaughter and the manner in which it is prosecuted. 
186. Zwei amerikanische Prairiefi?iken. Von H. Nehrling. Monats- 
sch rift des Deutschen Vereins zum Schuke der Vogelwelt , VI Jahrg., No. 
3, Marz, 1881, pp. 58-64. — General account of the “Lerchenfink ( Chondes - 
tes grammica Bp.)” and the “Savannenfink ( Passerculus savanna Bp.).” 
187. Ornithologische Beobachtungen aus Texas. II. Von H. Nehrling. 
Ibid., VI, No. 5, Mai, 1881, pp. in-121. (See this Bulletin, VI, p. 109.) 
188. Nordamerikanische Vogel im Freileben geschildert. Von H. 
Nehrling. Die gefiederte Welt. Zeitschrift fiir Vogelliebhaber, -Zuchter 
und - Handler , X Jahrg., 1881.— Under this title Dr. Nehrling contributes 
a series of well-written popular articles on various North American birds. 
In the present volume are the following: (1) Das Rubingoldhahnchen 
{Regulus calendula Lichtst.), l.c. pp. 14-16, 24-26. (2) Der blaukopfige 
