64. Empidonax flaviventris Bd. Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.—At Fort Fairfield this species was rather common in wet evergreen woods, especially in those that had small streams flowing through them. It was not observed at Grand Falls. Messrs. Purdie and Deane found it rather common at Houlton in June, 1878.[[73]]
65. Empidonax trailli (Aud.) Bd. Traill’s Flycatcher.—Not common at Grand Falls. They were to be found mostly where there were scattered dead trees. We did not find it at Fort Fairfield. Mr. H. A. Purdie informs me that it was not uncommon at Houlton in June, 1878.
66. Empidonax minimus Bd. Least Flycatcher.—Very abundant in hard woods at Grand Falls. At Fort Fairfield it was rather common.
67. Caprimulgus vociferus Wils. Whip-poor-will.—Mr. McLeod notes that there are a few at Houlton during the summer. The species was neither seen nor heard at Fort Fairfield and Grand Falls.
68. Chordeiles popetue (Vieill.) Bd. Nighthawk.—Very abundant at Grand Falls. At Fort Fairfield it was common; they frequented burnt lands.
69. Chætura pelasgica (Linn.) Bd. Chimney Swift.—At Fort Fairfield they were common, breeding both in chimneys and in hollow trees. Common in the burnt country at Grand Falls. Not many were breeding in chimneys, the people disliking to have them there.
70. Trochilus colubris Linn. Ruby-throated Hummingbird.—Common at Grand Falls. At Fort Fairfield it was apparently rather common—we saw several.
71. Ceryle alcyon (Linn.) Boie. Belted Kingfisher.—Rather common at Fort Fairfield. At Grand Falls it was to be seen wherever there was good fishing ground.
72. Picus villosus Linn. Hairy Woodpecker.—Common.
73. Picus pubescens Linn. Downy Woodpecker.—At Fort Fairfield this species was much less common than P. villosus. It was not uncommon at Grand Falls.