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59. AGELAIUS GUBERNATOR, Bon. (p.529.)—Red-shouldered Blackbird. 
8597. Camp 150. Cocomongo Ranch, California, May 19, 1854, (188.) K. & M. 
In the month of October, near the ruins of Valverde, on the Rio Grande, we procured two 
specimens of a bird belonging to this genus, hut cannot assert positively that it is this species, 
owing to the imperfect condition of the plumage. But during our marches along Bill Williams’ 
Fork, along the Great Colorado, and the Mohave river, we found them quite numerous ; hut more 
abundant still along the creeks and swampy grounds that we passed as we approached near the 
settlements of California. Large flocks could here be seen whirling around in graceful curves 
like dark clouds, chattering joyfully as they moved along, or settling as a black veil on the 
topmost branches of some tree, indulging loudly in their harsh music. 
60. STURNELLA NEGLECTA, A u d . (p. 537.)—Western Meadow Lark. 
8616. Fort Conrad, New Mexico, October, 1853.—8611. Camp 117, New Mexico, February 
9, 1854.—8612. Camp 126, New Mexico, February 19, 1854, (173.) K. & M. 
This bird is abundant in Texas, and we found it along the valley of the Rio Grande as far as 
Albuquerque ; from thence westward as far as the Pueblo of Zuni we saw it occasionally. But 
after leaving this village we did not meet with it again until we reached Bill Williams’ Fork, 
from thence, however, to the Pacific coast it was very common along all of the streams that we 
passed. In its habits it closely resembles the S. ludoviciana, but I think close attention will 
discover some difference in the notes. In the former these are not so prolonged, and end more 
abruptly. 
61. ICTERUS SPURIUS, Bon. (p. 547.)—Orchard Oriole. 
6706. San Antonio, Texas, July, 1853. Dr. Kennerly. 
This beautiful little oriole we found very abundant near San Antonio, Texas, in the month of 
July. It seemed to prefer the places where the mezquite ( Algarobia ) grew the thickest, 
62. CORYUS CACALOTL, Wagler, (p. 563.)—Colorado Raven. 
Plate XX. 
6855. Bill Williams’ Fork, New Mexico, February 7, 1854. 73 ? 102, 97. Camp 110, 
January 31, 1854, (54.) K. & M. 
This bird was one of our most constant companions during our marches from the Rio Grande 
westward. Four or five of them would frequently follow our train for several days over sandy 
and dreary plains, where no other living object was seen, and nothing heard save their dismal 
croaks. I have known them to become quite tame after following us in this manner undisturbed, 
and to walk about among our mules and in the camp, permitting themselves to he approached 
frequently quite closely, without seeming disposed to fly away. When we evacuated the camp, 
they immediately took possession of it and enjoyed what was left hurriedly, quarrelling at the 
same time with the coyotes should they dare to intrude. 
63. CORVUS CRYPTOLEUCUS, Couch, (p. 365.)—White-necked Crow. 
Plate XXII. 
Seen abundantly on the Llano Estacado. 
