. The birds of Illinois and Wisconsin. Birds; Birds. S30 Field Museum of Natural History — Zoology, Vol. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Rumlien and Hollister state: "The only record of the occurrence of this bird in Wisconsin is that of the single adult male taken by L. Kumlien, near Milton, Rock County, October i, 1905. The bird was perched on a fence by the roadside and was shot as it flew away. Although a cold, blustering day, it seemed entirely at ease and was in perfect condition, being very fat. The specimen is preserved at ; ( Birds of Wisconsin, 1903, p. 80.) Genus TY
. The birds of Illinois and Wisconsin. Birds; Birds. S30 Field Museum of Natural History — Zoology, Vol. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Rumlien and Hollister state: "The only record of the occurrence of this bird in Wisconsin is that of the single adult male taken by L. Kumlien, near Milton, Rock County, October i, 1905. The bird was perched on a fence by the roadside and was shot as it flew away. Although a cold, blustering day, it seemed entirely at ease and was in perfect condition, being very fat. The specimen is preserved at ; ( Birds of Wisconsin, 1903, p. 80.) Genus TYRANNUS Cuvier. 204. Tyrannus tyrannus (Linn.). Kingbird. Distr.: "North America, from the British Provinces south, in winter, through eastern Mexico, Central and South America. Less common west of the Rocky ; (A. O. U.) Adult: Top and sides of head, blackish, shading into dusky slate on the back; a concealed crown patch of fiery orange red; throat, white; breast, ashy, rest of under parts, white; first and second pri-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Cory, Charles B. (Charles Barney), 1857-1921. Chicago
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