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1851. Oar authority for inserting it as an Ohio bird is based upon a single speci- 
men from Cleveland, 0., which was presented to the Smithsonian Institute by Dr. 
Kirtland. Other specimens have been taken in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It 
diflers from the Warbling Yireo, in the absence of the spurious primary, and in 
the deeper yellow of the under parts. 
113. V. solitarius. The Blue-headed Yireo is quite rare in this State, but is 
more abundant farther vest. I have taken but a single specimen. 
115. II. polygloitus. The Mocking Bird was formerly not uncommon in sum- 
mer in the vicinity of Columbus ; for several years it has ceased to visit us. A 
single specimen was procured as late as 1855. It may still be found at times in 
the Miami Yalley and more southern counties of the State. 
118. T. ludovicianus . The Great Carolina Wren is not uncommon with us 
during the warmer portions of the year. They are sometimes seen early in the 
spring in company with the Ruby-crowned and Golden crested Wren. They nest 
in this vicinity but are not common in Northern Ohio. 
120. C. stellaris. The Short-billed Marsh Wren, Mr. Kirkpatrick informs 
me, nests in the vicinity of Cleveland. I have never seen it in this neighbor- 
hood. 
126. S. pusilla. “ The Brown-headed Nut-hatch. I once killed a specimen 
in Northern Ohio, though it is usually not seen north of Virginia.” — Kirtland. 
130. JE. cornuta. The Sky-lark or Shore-lark is common in this vicinity in 
spring and autumn. It is generally seen in small flocks and associated with the 
Tit-lark, and frequents dry sandy places near water. 
131. E. vespertina . Prof. J. P. Kirtland, in the Ohio Farmer for March 24, 
1860, says: “Those of your readers who are interested in the natural sciences, 
will, no doubt, be gratified to learn that so rare a bird as the Evening Grosbeak 
has made its appearance in these parts. Early last week, a beautiful specimen 
of a female was secured by Charles Pease, jr., and on the next day, I saw several 
others of this species. It is known among ornithologists as the Hesperiphona 
vespertina, and has never before, I believe, been discovered east of Lake Michi- 
gan. Dr. Hoy of Racine, Wisconsin, has occasionally met with it in that vicin- 
ity. From Lake Superior to Oregon is the usual limit of its locations.” 
132. P . canadensis. The Pine Grosbeak makes its appearance in the north- 
ern part of the State in severe winters. I have never seen it in the vicinity of 
Columbus. 
133. C. purpureas. The Purple Finch is another of our winter birds. It is 
at times found in this vicinity from December to March. 
136. G. americana. The Red Crossbill visits the northern portion of the 
State in winter. I have seen but a single individual in this vicinity. 
