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Range (America breeding from Virginia)

America, breeding from Virginia to Central America; winters southward to Brazil; casual northward to Nova Scotia. mer.

Long Island, A. V., in sum- Eggs, three, creamy white, evenly and rather finely spotted and speckled with chocolate, 1.42 x 1.03. This is a more strictly maritime species than the other representatives of this genus. Sandy beaches are its favorite resorts, but it is also found on mud-flats exposed by the falling tide. Dr. Coues describes its note as half a whistle, half a chirp, quite different from that of the preceding species. It is a gentle, unsuspicious bird, and when its nest is approached it runs about the intruder and begs as plainly as a bird can that he will not disturb its treasures. The MOUNTAIN PLOVER (281. Ægialitis montana), a western species, is of accidental occurrence in Florida. The upper parts are grayish brown margined with rufous, the under parts are white tinged with buffy on the breast; in adults the front of the crown and lores are black. L., about 8.75; W., 5-75; Tar., 1.50; B., 85.

FAMILY APHRIZIDE.

SURF BIRDS AND TURNSTONES.

A small family of four species, three of which are found in North America, though but one of these visits our Eastern States. They are strictly maritime birds, frequenting only the seacoasts, where they prefer the cuter beaches.

TURNSTONES, OYSTER-CATCHERS. 283. Arenaria interpres (Linn.). TURNSTONE; BRANT BIRD;