SNOWY PLOVER. 
278. Mgialitis nivosa. 6 V 2 inches. 
This is the palest of the Plovers, and one of the smallest. 
A small black crescent-shaped patch on either side ot tie 
breast; a black spot under and back of the eye, and on 
also on top of the head. They are about the color of the 
dry sands of the beach, and the young when hatched and 
running about resemble a small bunch of cotton being blown 
about on the beach. ■i 
Nest.—A simple hollow in the sand placed just above g 
water lined with pieces of broken shells. The eggs are about 
7he color of tie sand and it is almost impossible to see them a 
few feet away. Four eggs, clay colored; veiy lightly mar 
with fine dots (1.20 x.90). „ ,, TTni+ori 
Range —Breeds along the Pacific coast of the United States. 
Winters from California to South America. 
SURF-BIRD—Family Aphrizinse. 
282. Aphriza virgata. 10 inches. 
This species, which is found on the Pacific coast from 
Alaska to South America, seems to be^ the conuectmg hn 
between the Plovers and Turnstones, having the habits ot 
the latter combined with the bill of the former. 
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