Range—North America; breeds from Illinois and New Jersey to Hudson Bay and Labrador; winters southward to the Greater Antilles.
Nest—On the ground, in grass or rushes in the neighborhood of ponds, pools, and streams.
Eggs—Eight to twelve, pale greenish or bluish white, or creamy buff.
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WILSON'S PETREL.—Oceanites oceanicus.
Range—Atlantic Ocean; breeds in southern seas (Kerguelen Island) and migrates northward, spending the summer off our coasts.
Nest—In the crevices of rocks.
Egg—One, white.