1882.] 
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[Hoffman. 
Contopus borealis (Swains.) Baird. — Olive-sided Flycatcher. 
The only specimens observed were in the possession of some 
Indian boys, who obtained them in the timbered bottom below 
the village. 
Empidonax minimus Baird. — Least Flycatcher. 
Appeared to be common during the early part of* the month. 
Chaetura pelagica (Linn.) Baird. — Chimney Swift. 
'Saw no specimens, though nests were found in several places. 
Chordeiles popetue henryi (Cass.) Allen. — Henry’s Night 
Hawk. 
Common, though none were seen after the 20th. 
Picus villosus Linn. — Hairy Woodpecker. 
Observed among the groves near the Bad Lands, east of the 
village. 
Colaptes auratus (Linn.) Sw. — Yellow-shafted Flicker. 
Saw no living, nor fresh specimens ; but in the “ Great Lodge ” 
of the Arikaras, I noticed a true auratus , poorly mounted and 
suspended by a string from one of the rafters. The specimen 
may have been preserved on account of its comparative rarity, 
which no doubt explains the reason of its being kept to be used 
in some of the ceremonies. 
Colaptes auratus mexicauus (Sw.) Ridgw. — Red-shafted 
Woodpecker. 
Saw individuals occasionally during the whole month, though but 
few were obtained and these only through the Indians who 
secured them in the aspen groves on the opposite side of the river, 
distant about half a mile. 
Ceryle alcyon (Linn.) Boie. — Belted Kingfisher. 
Not common in the vicinity of the settlement, though both- 
above and below appears of more frequent occurrence. 
Strix nebulosa Forst. — Barred Owl. 
Said to be of frequent occurrence, though only a single speci- 
men was found. 
Bubo virginianus (Gm.) Bp. — Great Horned Owl. 
I was informed that this species is not rare. A wing was 
found in the possession of an Indian who used it as a fan, rather 
as an ornament than for use. 
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