40. Trochilus colubris Linn. Ruby-throated Hummingbird.—A single specimen was shot at Vicksburg.
41. Chætura pelasgica (Linn.) Baird. Chimney Swift.—Seen flying about at Jackson.
42. Chordeiles popetue (Vieill.) Baird. Night Hawk.—Observed at Jackson.
43. Campephilus principalis (Linn.) Gray. Ivory-billed Woodpecker.—No specimens of this species were seen, but their existence in the denser and less frequented forests in the neighborhood of Vicksburg and at other points, was confirmed by hunters and trappers. It is possible that the bird referred to here is the Logcock (Hylotomus pileatus), but as special mention was made by my informant, a professional hunter, of the white bill, I think the Ivory-billed Woodpecker must have been seen. Doubtless the other bird also occurs.
44. Picus pubescens Linn. Downy Woodpecker.—A single individual of this species was obtained at Vicksburg.
45. Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Linn.) Sw. Red-headed Woodpecker.—This Woodpecker is apparently not so common as at the North, but it was observed at Memphis, Vicksburg, and Jackson.
46. Colaptes auratus (Linn.) Sw. Yellow-shafted Flicker.—A not uncommon bird about Vicksburg.
47. Ceryle alcyon (Linn.) Boie. Belted Kingfisher.—Quite common. Seen at Memphis and Vicksburg and intermediate points along the river.
48. Coccyzus americanus (Linn.) Bonap. Yellow-billed Cuckoo.—Apparently common. A specimen was secured at Vicksburg.
49. Conurus carolinensis (Linn.) Kuhl. Carolina Parakeet.—None were seen by ourselves. Inquiry concerning this rapidly disappearing species was made of various persons, and especially of hunters. It is still occasionally seen; but, for the most part, it maintains itself in the dense cane-brakes and forests, away from contact with man. I heard of its having been seen recently along the Mississippi River, about half-way down the state of Mississippi; also that it had been seen in southeastern Arkansas. A gentleman in Jackson stated that he had, within a year or two, seen a flock of Parakeets pass over that city. These items, together with the information obtained by Dr. F. W. Langdon, communicated in his recent paper, would indicate that this bird has not yet disappeared from the Mississippi Valley.