The nomenclature adopted is that of Mr. Robert Ridgway, issued by the U. S. National Museum, 1881.
1. Hylocichla mustelina (Gmel.) Baird. Wood Thrush.—This species was seen and specimens were shot at Memphis and at Vicksburg. Its song was frequently heard; and it would appear to be quite common.
2. Mimus polyglottus (Linn.) Boie. Mockingbird.—Very abundant at all points visited. At the time we were at Vicksburg, July 1, the young had not yet left the nest, as negro boys were offering them captured in their nests for sale. In the “History of N. A. Birds” Dr. Brewer has stated that the Mockingbird in the South nests early in April, and that the young birds appear a month later. If this is the case these birds must remain in the nest six weeks or two months. I was informed that a law in Mississippi prohibits the keeping of these birds in confinement.
3. Galeoscoptes carolinensis (Linn.) Caban. Catbird.—This bird was quite common at Memphis. I did not note it at any point farther south.
4. Harporhynchus rufus (Linn.) Caban. Brown Thrush.—A single specimen seen at Jackson.
5. Sialia sialis (Linn.) Haldem. Bluebird.—Seen in considerable numbers at Memphis, Vicksburg, and Jackson.
6. Lophophanes bicolor (Linn.) Bonap. Tufted Titmouse.—Specimens of this species were obtained at Memphis and at Jackson. It may be worth noting here that it occurs as far north as Indianapolis, and I have seen it here during the present winter.
7. Parus carolinensis Aud. Carolina Chickadee.—Seen only at Memphis.
8. Thryothorus ludovicianus (Gm.) Bonap. Carolina Wren.—We observed this active bird at Memphis and at Jackson, at both of which places it appeared to be very abundant.
9. Mniotilta varia (Linn.) Vieill. Black-and-white Creeper.—Observed at Memphis and Jackson. It will probably be found to breed at both these points.