131. BLACK OYSTER-CATCHER.

Hæmatopus bachmani (Aud.).

Abundant along the entire coast of Island and Mainland. Breeds throughout its range. Common on Queen Charlotte Islands, at Skidegate.

Order GALLINÆ. Gallinaceous Birds.

Family TETRAONIDÆ. Grouse, Partridges, Etc.

OREORTYX Baird.

132. MOUNTAIN PARTRIDGE.

Oreortyx pictus (Dougl.).

Common on Vancouver Island. Introduced from California.

LOPHORTYX Bonaparte.