RED-THROATED LOON.
11. Gavia stellata. 25 inches.
The smallest of the Loon family. The back and head are gray, there is a large patch of chestnut on the fore-neck; under parts white. Owing to the straight top to the upper mandible the bill has a slightly up-turned appearance.
Nest.—Similar to the other Loons, placed within a few feet of the water. The eggs are an olive brown with more markings usually than the others, and mostly on the larger end (2.90 × 1.75).
Range.—Along the western coast of North America.
AUKS, MURRES AND PUFFINS—Family Alcidæ.
TUFTED PUFFIN; SEA PARROT.
12. Lunda cirrhata. 13 inches.
This is the largest of the family, they are odd looking birds, with short legs, stout bodies and very large, thin bills, highly colored with red and yellow, the feet are red and the eyes are white. They stand erect upon their feet and walk with ease.
Nest.—They breed commonly on the islands of the Pacific coast, laying their single white egg in burrows or crevices of the rocks. In some sections two or three broods are raised in a season (2.80 × 1.90).
Range.—Pacific coast from southern California to Alaska.