An abundant resident throughout the entire Province, on Island and
Mainland. Breeds throughout its range. Common on Queen Charlotte
Islands.
FALCO Linnæus.
162. GYRFALCON.
Falco rusticolus gyrfalco (Linn.).
One specimen shot at Comox, October, 1894, by W. Harvey. Brooks has taken it at Chilliwhack.
163. PRAIRIE FALCON.
Falco mexicanus (Schleg.).
Taken at Chilliwhack by A. C. Brooks, and at Kamloops, November, 1894, by W. Fortune.
164. DUCK HAWK.
Falco peregrinus anatum (Bonap.).