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obtain Lis food consisting of the larve and eggs of insects ; and in the pursuit of 
these he is indefatigable and should be protected accordingly. 
36. H. pleatus. The Black Logcock or Pileated Woodpecker was formerly 
quite abundant in the central portions of the State. It is now very seldom seen 
in the vicinity of Columbus, but is still common in the thinly settled counties of 
the State. 
38. M. erythropthalmus. The Red-headed Woodpecker is the most common 
of its tribe, and is much persecuted on account of its pilfering tendencies in the 
fruit season, selecting the finest and earliest apples and cheiries. F/or this he is 
doomed to destruction by the farmer, though it cannot be doubted but that his 
services in ridding the trees of destructive insects entitle him to a share of the fruiv 
39. G. auratus. The Golden-winged Woodpecker or Flicker, as it is com- 
monly called, appears to be on the increase as the country becomes cleared up. 
In addition to his services in destroying insects which lurk in trees, his long and 
slightly curved bill enables him to dig in decayed logs and stumps for ants and 
their eggs, which seem to be his favorite food. 
42. A. vociferus. The Whip-poor-will is not a common bird in the vicinity of 
Columbus; it affects the more hilly portions of the State. Notwithstanding this 
bird and the Night Hawk are in many places the victims of foolish superstition 
no bird is more useful, as it destroys, during the night, many insects which are 
very injurious but which are not accessible to other birds during the day. 
60-53. E. Triallii, minimus, acadicus, and flaviventris. This genus embraces 
the small fly-catchers which generally inhabit the forest. E. Triallii and E. 
acadicus are not uncommon. E. minimus and E. flaviventris are more rare, but 
frequently occur within the State. 
62. A. ludovicianus. The Tit Lark, or Brown Lark, is quite abundant in the 
vicinity of Columbus during the colder season of the year, frequenting river bot- 
toms and sandy places. 
65. P. citrea. The Prothonotary Warbler is included in a list of warblers 
found in Northern Ohio by Mr. R. K. Winslow, of Cleveland. It must be a rare 
bird within the State, as it is generally considered confined to the States south of 
the Ohio river. 
67. O. Philadelphia. The Morning Warbler,! am informed by Mr. Kirkpatrick 
and Mr. Winslow, is found in the vicinity of Cleveland in summer. Doubtless it 
is to be found throughout the State in the course of its migrations. 
76. H. eelaia. The Orange-crowned Warbler, Mr. Winslow informs me, has 
been found in Northern Ohio. Prof. Baird gives its range as “ from the Mississippi 
river to the Pacific though Mr. Brewer, in his Synopsis, says “ from Texas to 
Nova Scotia.” 
