. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . ad decided to go. Each male seemsto claim a particular range which he occupies for feeding and breedingpurposes, and everv other bird seen by him encroaching on his preserveis at once so determinedly set upon and harassed that he is only too gladto beat a hasty retreat. During their quarrels these birds keep up an incessantsharp chirping, and a harsh rasping buzzing with the wings, which soundsverv different from the low soft humming they make with these whilefeeding. * * * Du
. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . ad decided to go. Each male seemsto claim a particular range which he occupies for feeding and breedingpurposes, and everv other bird seen by him encroaching on his preserveis at once so determinedly set upon and harassed that he is only too gladto beat a hasty retreat. During their quarrels these birds keep up an incessantsharp chirping, and a harsh rasping buzzing with the wings, which soundsverv different from the low soft humming they make with these whilefeeding. * * * During the mating and breeding season the malefrequently shoots straight up into the air and nearly out of sight, only toturn suddenly and rush headlong down until within a few feet of theground. The wings during the downward rushes cut the air and causea sharp, whistling screech, as they descend with frightful velocity, andshould they strike anything in their downward course, I believe they wouldbe instantly killed. a. Auk, Vol. Jan. 1S92. p. 44. b. Bendire, Life Histories N. A. Birds, Vol. pp. 217, THE CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD. 401 No. HUMMINGBIRD. A. O. U. No. 436. Stellula calliope Gould. Synonyms.—Calliope Hummer. Star Hummer. Description.—Adult male: Upperparts golden-green; tail chiefly dusky,rufous at base, paler on tips, slightly double-rounded, its feathers broadening dis-tally and nearly round at tips; sides of throat and underparts white, washedwith greenish and brownish on sides; gorget somewhat produced laterally, oflengthened acuminate feathers having white bases, rose-purple, or violet, withlilac reflections. Bill straight, black above, yellowish below. Adult female:Coloration of upperparts, save tail, as in male; central tail-feathers green tippedwith dusky; remaining rectrices greenish gray mingled with rufous basally,crossed with black, and tipped with white. Young birds resemble adult femalebut are heavily washed w
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