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Black Bn ant— (Branta nigricans). 
Like the last, but the lower breast and upper belly are much darker, almost 
blackish, and the white scratchings are found both on the sides and frout of 
the neck. 
Breeds in northwestern North America. Very rare winter visitant, a strag¬ 
gler from the west. 
Whistling Swan—( Olor columbiamis). 
An exceedingly large, very long-necked, swimming bird, with the plumage white 
throughout. Feet and bill black, with a yellow spot on the lores. 
Breeds far northward. Winters on coast of south Atlantic States. Not 
common, transient and winter visitant along the coast and on large bays. 
FAMILY PLATA LEI DA 1 !- -THE SPOONBILLS. 
Only one species occurs in America. 
Roseate Spoonbill— (Ajaia ajaia). 
A very large, rare, southern, pink or rosy-colored ibis-like bird, with a head 
bare of feathers, and a bill much broadened at the tip like a spoon. The sides 
of neck and end of tail are buff, and the neck and upper back nearly white. 
Breeds in tropical America, to the gulf States. An accidental straggler. 
FAMILY IBIDIDTE.—THE IBISES. 
Two- specie© liave occurred in our district. 
White Ibis— (Guard alba). 
A large, shore-living, white bird, with a long sickle-like, downwardly curved 
bill. The tips of the outer primaries are black. The bill is evenly curved 
from end to end. 
Breeds from tropical America to-North Carolina. Very rare straggler. One 
was shot at Egg Harbor (Great), N. J., another at Tuckerton. N. J. 
Glossy Ibis —(Plegadis autumnalis). 
A bright, chestnut-colored ibis, with brilliant, purplish and greenish reflec¬ 
tions on the back, wings, under tail coverts and the front of the head. 
Breeds in southeastern United States and West Indies. Very rare straggler. 
