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a few feet of the driers , they disperse in all directions, 
and settle in a few moments. Their twittering, and 
the motions of their wings, are, however, heard during 
the whole night. As soon as the day begins to dawn, 
they rise, flying low over the lakes, almost touching 
the water for some time, and then rising, gradually 
move off in search of food, separating in different 
directions. The hunters who resort to these places 
destroy great numbers of them, by knocking them 
down with light paddles, used in propelling their 
canoes.” 
19. MUSCICAPA BON APARTII. BONAFARTE’s FLYCATCHER. 
AUDUBON, PLATE V. 
This beautiful new species, discovered by Audubon, 
is dedicated to Prince Charles Bonaparte. 
20. MUSCICAPA SELBII. SELBY’S FLYCATCHER. 
AUDUBON, PLATE IX. 
Of this rare species, named in honour of Mr Selby, 
the distinguished ornithologist, a beautiful figure is 
given by Audubon. 
21. MUSCICAPA TRAILII. — TRAILL’S FLYCATCHER. 
AUDUBON, PLATE XLV. — MALE. 
This new species, dedicated to a learned and excellent 
man, Dr Traill of Liverpool, although nearly allied to 
the green-crested flycatcher, differs from it in notes, 
habits, as well as the districts in which it resides. 
22. TURDUS LUDOVICI ANUS. THE LOUISIANA WATER THRUSH. 
AUDUBON, PLATE XIX. MALE. 
This interesting species, added to the fauna of North 
America by Audubon, differs in colour and habits from 
the common water thrush, described by Wilson. “ Much 
and justly as the song of the nightingale is admired, I 
am inclined,” says Audubon, “ after having often listened 
to it, to pronounce it in no degree superior to that of 
