58. Melanerpes erythrocephalus (L.) Sw. Red-headed Woodpecker—A familiar and common bird here; preferring open to densely wooded country.
59. Colaptes auratus (L.) Sw. Yellow-shafted Flicker.—Not observed. Mr. Wederstraudt and others pronounce it an abundant bird here.
60. Ceryle alcyon (L.) Boie. Belted Kingfisher.—Common in open places along Alexander’s Creek and its branches. A clutch of six fresh eggs was taken from a hole in a perpendicular bank on the 16th. The orifice was about thirty-five feet from the bottom, and three and a half from the top of the bank. The hole extended horizontally into the bank for a distance of six feet. The old birds circled around a few times after we began digging for the eggs, and then flew off, apparently unconcerned at our operations.
61. Coccyzus americanus (L.) Bp. Yellow-billed Cuckoo.—One individual observed on the 19th in a large live-oak near the house. In song.
62. Conurus carolinensis (L.) Kuhl. Carolina Parakeet.—Not seen by me. Gov. Wickliffe says that twenty years ago it was quite common here at times in large flocks, and Mr. Wederstraudt has several times observed it within the last few years, but never more than two or three together at a time. About eighteen months ago he saw one in an orchard near “Wyoming.”
63. Scops asio (L.) Bp. Little Screech Owl.—Found here, according to Mr. Wederstraudt.
64. Bubo virginianus (Gm.) Bp. Great horned Owl.—Given as a common inhabitant by Mr. Wederstraudt.
65. Pandion haliaëtus carolinensis (Gm.) Ridgw. American Osprey; Fish Hawk.—Often seen here, according to the natives.
66. Haliaëtus leucocephalus (L.) Savig. Bald Eagle.—Said to occasionally occur here.
67. Cathartes aura (L.) Illig. Turkey Buzzard.—Common.