Handbook of Birds of Eastern North America

The book that made American bird-watching possible in the field: keys, plumages, songs and habits for every species of the East, by the man who ran ornithology at the American Museum.

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Range (Warmer parts of the Atlantic)

Warmer parts of the Atlantic, north rarely to Long Island; breeds in the Antilles and Bahamas, but not, so far as known, on our coasts. Long Island, A. V., one record.

Nest, of a few bits of sticks in a hole in the rocks. Egg, one, chalky. white , 2.05 x An abundant West Indian species which breeds in the Bahamas and Antilles, and is doubtless not uncommon off our southern coasts. SHEARWATERS AND PETRELS.

Its flight, low over the water, is strong and swift, five or six rapid wing-beats being followed by a short sail. 94. Puffinus stricklandi Ridgw. SOOTY SHEARWATER; BLACK

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