Oidemia americana (Swains.).

Not common; has been taken at Victoria and Port Simpson. Fannin saw a small flock on a lake near 108-Mile House, Cariboo Road, 10th May, 1891. Fairly common at Matlakatla. (Rev. J. H. Keen.)

72. White-winged Scoter.

Oidemia deglandi (Bonap.).

An abundant resident, and is found on the coast throughout the year. Brooks reports it from Chilliwhack and Okanagan. Rev. J. H. Keen says is common at Metlakatla.

73. Surf Scoter. Sea Coot.

Oidemia perspicillata (Linn.).

Abundant resident along the coasts of Vancouver Island and Mainland.
Found at Chilliwhack and Okanagan. (Brooks.) Common at
Metlakatla. (Rev. J. H. Keen.)

ERISMATURA Bonaparte.

74. Ruddy Duck.