Centrocercus urophasianus (Bonaparte). Sage Grouse. Common locally. Previously numerous, and now recovering from a severe decline in numbers. Merriam (1891:93) speaks of using these birds for fresh meat during much of his trip.
Perdix perdix perdix (Linnaeus). European Partridge. Common since its introduction.
Colinus virginianus texanus (Lawrence). Texas Bob-white. Common resident in southern Idaho. Merriam (1891:92) states that the birds were first introduced at Boise, Ada County.
Lophortyx californica brunnescens Ridgway. California Quail. Introduced into southern Idaho; not numerous but establishing itself in the foothills.
Oreortyx picta picta (Douglas). Plumed Quail. Common resident. Wyman (1912c:538) states that this species was not present in Idaho prior to about 1900, having at that time extended its range from Oregon.
Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus. Ring-necked Pheasant. Common resident since its introduction; there is considerable admixture of races in the stock.
Grus canadensis tabida (Peters). Sandhill Crane. Uncommon resident. Merriam (1891:91) reports the bird breeding near Fort Lapwai, Nezperce County, in June 1871, and Davis (1935b:234) states that it is a regular migrant at the Minidoka Project.
Rallus limicola limicola Vieillot. Virginia Rail. Davis (1923) states that this rail is uncommon at the Minidoka Project, but that it was abundant in earlier years.
Porzana carolina (Linnaeus). Sora. Uncommon resident. Merriam (1891:91) recorded this species from Big Lost River, "about 8 mi. above Arco," Butte County, on July 26.
Fulica americana Gmelin. American Coot. Common resident. (D. A. 1745, Notus, Canyon County, October 20, 1940.)