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Winter; abundant during the winter of 1877-78; rather common, winter 
of 1878-79; abundant during the migrations. Albino obtained. 
76. Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Ricebird. — Migratory; abundant. 
77. Molothrus ater. Cowbird ; “Blackbird.” — Winter; com- 
mon ; most abundant during migrations. 
* 78. Agelaeus phoeniceus. Red-winged Blackbird. — “ Black- 
bird.” — Resident. Common ; abundant during its migrations. 
*79. Sturnella magna. Field Lark. — Resident. Abundant in 
winter ; very abundant during its migrations ; common in summer in some 
localities. 
* 80. Icterus spurius. Orchard Oriole. — Summer ; very com- 
mon. 
*81. Icterus baltimore. Baltimore Oriole. — Summer; most 
numerous during its migrations ; rather common. 
82. Scolecophagus ferrugineus. Rusty Grackle ; “ Black- 
bird.” — Winter ; rather common. 
83. Quiscalus purpureus. Purple Grackle ; “ Blackbird.” — 
Winter; not (?) abundant. Said to breed. 
*84. Corvus americanus. Crow. — Resident. Very common in 
winter ; common in summer. 
* 85. Cyanurus cristatus. Blue Jay. — Resident ; very abundant, 
especially during summer. Familiar and unsuspicious, nesting abundantly 
around dwellings, and in the shade-trees along the thoroughfares of the 
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* 86. Tyrannus carolinensis. Bee-Martin. — Summer ; common. 
*87. Myiarchus crinitus. Great-crested Flycatcher. — Sum- 
mer ; very common ; abundant during migrations. 
88. Sayornis fuscus. Pewee. — Winter ; rather common ; very com- 
mon during spring and fall. Usually frequents the woodland in winter. 
*89. Contopus virens. Wood Pewee; “Dead-limb Bird.” — 
Summer ; common. 
*90. Empidonax acadicus. Acadian Flycatcher. — Summer; 
common ; very common during migrations. 
* 91. Antrostomus carolinensis. Chuck- will’s-widow; “ Dutch 
Whip-poor-will” ; “ Chip-the-red-oak-white-oak.” — Summer ; 
rather common. 
*92. Antrostomus vociferus. Whip-poor-will. — Summer; 
most numerous during its migrations ; common. 
* 93. Chordiles virginianus. Bull-bat. — Summer ; common ; 
abundant during its migrations. 
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* 94. Chaetura pelagica. Chimney Swift ; “ Chimney Sweeper,” 
“ Chimney Swallow.” — Summer ; abundant. 
*95. Trochilus colubris. Ruby-throated Humming-Bird. — 
Summer ; common. 
* 96. Ceryle alcyon. Belted Kingfisher. — Resident. Common 
but most abundant during its migrations. 
