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Synopsis of the Birds 
forests. Hunger sometimes compels them to eat fruits, which 
a few species prefer. The more powerful prepare for their 
nests by perforating the wood, but the weaker are content 
with ready made holes. 
Inhabit almost every country of the globe. 
* Feet four toed . 
f Bill somewhat curved . 
36. Picus auratus, L. Brownish, barred with black ; be** 
neath yellowish-white, spotted with black : a black crescent on 
the breast ; a red occipital band ; wings and tail beneath, 
and shafts of all the larger feathers golden yellow. 
Male, mustaches black. Female, no mustaches. 
Young dirty gray, without the red band a d black crescent. 
Gold-winged Woodpecker , Picus auratus , Wils . Am. Orn . 
i. p. 45 . pi. 3. fig . 1 . male . 
Inhabits common in all North America, where it breeds 
and is resident, though partially migrating ; most numerous 
in spring and autumn. Alights on branches, but climbs well. 
ff Bill straight . 
a. Crested. 
37. Picus principalis, L. Black ; crest red and black ; 
secondaries, rump, and a stripe each side, white ; bill white. 
Female and young, crest totally black. 
Ivory-billed Woodpecker , Picus principalis, Wils. Am. Orn. 
iv. p. 20. pi. 29. fig • i . male. 
Inhabits the southern states and Mexico : common, resi- 
dent. 
38. Picus pileatus, L. Brownish-black ; crest red ; chin, 
a stripe each side of the neck, base of the quill feathers, and 
under-wing coverts, white ; bill black. 
Male, mustaches red. Female and young, mustchoes 
dusky. 
