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to ; but the habits of both are probably exceedingly similar, if not identical. 
They are known to the natives under the name of “ Speckled-hawks.” 
Astur atricapillus (Wils.) Bon. — Goshawk. “ Partridge- hawk.” 
Astur pal umbarius, Aud., Birds Amer. ii. 95, pi. 23. 
Astur atricapillus , Cassin, Gen. Rep. 15. 
I obtained a single specimen of this hawk, in immature plumage, from a 
small collection of skins offered for sale by the natives. They know it as the 
“ Partridge-hawk,” but further than this I learned nothing respecting it. It 
does not appear to be abundant. 
Archibuteo Sancti-Johannis (Gm.) Gray.— Black-hawk. 
Archibuteo Sancti-Johannis, Cassin, Gen. Rep. 33. 
While at Puffin Island, on Groswater Bay, I twice saw a large hawk that I 
supposed to be this species. It was hovering at a great height ovbr the island, 
and constantly uttered its loud, piercing screams. I was unable to secure this 
specimen, which was the only one I observed during my stay in Labrador. 
Aquila Canadensis (Linn.) Cassin. — Golden Eagle. “ Grepe.” 
Aquila chrysatos, Aud., Birds Amer. i. 50, pi. 12. 
Aquila Canadensis , Cassin, Gen. Rep. 41. 
An intelligent hunter, whom I questioned concerning this Eagle, informed 
me that though he knew it well, it was very rare, and very seldom obtained. 
His description was so exact, that I had no difficulty in determining that the 
present species was referred to, and not the ffallicetus albicilla, concerning 
which, though it may be found in Labrador, I could learn nothing. He applied 
to the A. Canadensis the name of “Grepe,” or “Greep,” the derivation of 
which word I was unable to ascertain. 
Bubo Virginianus (Gm.) Bon.— Great Horned Owl. 
Bubo Virginianus, Aud., Birds Amer. i. 143, pi. 39. Cassin, Gen. Rep. 49. 
A single specimen of this bird which I saw at Rigolet, made me aware of its 
existence in Labrador. I learned nothing of its habits ; which, however, in 
all probability, do not differ materially from those of the more southern bird. 
Pico ides arcticus (Sw.) Gray. — Arctic Three-toed Woodpecker. 
Picus arcticus, Aud., Birds Amer. iv. 266, pi. 268. 
Picoides arcticus, Baird, Gen. Rep. 98. 
I did not myself meet with any individuals of the Three-toed Woodpecker ; 
but I saw a specimen in a collection of skins made by the natives. It is pro- 
bably not rare in the interior. 
Ceryle alcyon (Linn.) Boie. — Belted Kingfisher. 
Alcedo alcyon, Aud., Birds Amer. pi. 77 
Ceryle alcyon, Baird, Gen. Rep. 158. 
I ascertained the existence of this bird in Labrador, from a single skin in the 
possession of the natives. They considered it as a rare bird. 
Turdus (Turdus) Alicia Baird. — Grey-cheeked Thrush. 
Turdus ( Turdus ) Alicice , Baird, Gen. Rep. 217. 
I was not a little suprised to find this species breeding abundantly in Lab- 
rador, its habitat being given by its describer as “the Mississippi Region to 
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