1. American Flamingo [Z-28]

“Flamingos occur principally on the Atlantic Coast from Brazil northward to the Florida Keys. They breed in great colonies numbering thousands. The nest is a subconical structure built of mud. Group presented by Stanley Field. Taxidermy by L. L. Pray. Background by C. A. Corwin. Scene in the Bahama Islands – Hall 20”

2. Blue Jay Group [F-1001]

“Type of case on rack as it appears in classrooms of Public Schools of Chicago. The N. W. Harris Public School Extension of field Museum of Natural History, Chicago.”

3. Common Loon [Z-26]

The Loon or Great Northern Diver of lakes and streams of northern North America is highly aquatic and practically helpless on land. Its nest is placed within a few inches of the water. Taxidermy and background by J. Friesser and C. A. Corwin. Group presented by A. A. Sprague. Found in Hall 20.”

4. Coot or Mud-Hen Group [F-1003]

Type of case loaned and delivered to public schools of Chicago, under the auspices of the N. W. Harris Public School Extension of Field Museum of Natural history.

5. Ostriches and Allies [Z-95]

“The African Ostrich is the largest of living birds. Related to it are the Emu of Australia, the Rhea of South America and the cassowaries of the East Indies. The much smaller tinamous of tropical America and the kiwis of New Zealand are most distantly related. Found in Hall 21.”

6. Passenger Pigeon

“The Passenger or Wild Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius Linnaeus), now extinct, was once abundant in eastern America. It migrated in enormous flocks that darkened the sky for hours. Relentless persecution obliterated the species and the last bird died in captivity September 1st, 1914. It usually nested in huge colonies, often covering 100 square miles, and sometimes reared several broods each year. This group represents a nesting site in Illinois in early May. Ashley Hine, Taxidermist.”

7. White Pelican [Z-25]

The White Pelican breeds in northern and western United States and Canada and migrates to Costa Rica, passing through the Mississippi Valley and westward. It was formally more abundant. The curious horny growth on that bill is worn only during the breeding season, being renewed each year. Scene on Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada in Hall 20.”

8. Whooping and Sandhill Cranes [Z-27]

“White Whooping Cranes were once common in the United States, but are now very rare, perhaps on the verge of extinction. Sandhill Cranes, which are gray in color, are still numerous, especially in the north and west. Presented by Stanley Field. Group by J. Friesser and C. A. Corwin. Scene in northern Indiana and found in Hall 20.”