76 b. Colaptes auratus mexicanus (Sw.) Ridg. Red-shafted Flicker.—One specimen, taken Jan. 2. Others doubtless occurred amongst the shy Flickers which escaped my gun.
77. Ceryle alcyon (Linn.) Boie. Belted Kingfisher.—A pair seen on Feb. 18, one of which was shot by a friend on Feb. 21.
78. Geococcyx calfornianus (Less.) Bd. Chaparral Cock.—Though said by the inhabitants to be usually numerous, I found it rare during my stay.
79. Tinnunculus sparverius (Linn.) Vieill. Sparrow Hawk.—Common winter visitant.
80. Accipiter fuscus (Gm.) Bp. Sharp-shinned Hawk.—Common winter visitant.
81. Cathartes aura (Linn.) Illig. Turkey Buzzard.—Common resident.
82. Catharista atrata (Wils.) Less. Black Vulture.—Common resident.
83. Zenaidura carolinensis (Linn.) Bp. Carolina Dove.—In great numbers throughout my stay.
84. Meleagris gallopavo, Linn. Mexican Turkey.—The Boerne Hotel occasionally favored its guests with Wild Turkey obtained of ranchmen from the surrounding country, but I did not meet with the bird myself.
85. Ortyx virginiana texana (Lawr.) Coues. Texas Quail.—Uncommon resident. Nearly all of my specimens lack the outer one or two joints of all the toes,—a result, perhaps, of excessive cold.