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129. Passenger Pigeon. 



(Ectopistes migratorious.) 

 Probably now extinct in this Province. 



130. Mourning Dove. 



(Zenaidura macroura.) 

 Mainland and Island. Nowhere common. 



Order RAPTORES. Birds of Prey. 



FAMILY CATHARTID^E. AMERICAN VULTURES. 



131. California Vulture. 



(Pseudogryphus calif ornianus.) 



In September, 1880, I saw two of these birds at Burrard 

 Inlet. It is more than probable they are accidental visi- 

 tants here. Lord says: "Mouth of Eraser River. Seldom 

 visits the interior." 



132. Turkey Vulture. 



(Cathartes aura.) 



Distributed throughout the Province, but nowhere com- 

 mon, though in September, 1887, I saw about a dozen 

 together at the mouth of Harrison River. 



FAMILY FALCONID^S. FALCONS, HAWKS, EAGLES, &c. 



133. Marsh Hawk. 



(Circus hudsonius.) 



Abundant chiefly on the Mainland Sumas, Chilli- 

 whack, mouth of Fraser River. Also east of Cascades. 

 Partially migratory. A few are found throughout the 

 winter in the neighbourhood of Ladner's. 



134. Sharp-shinned Hawk. 



(Accipiter velox.) 



Abundant, chiefly, west of the Cascades. Partially 

 migratory. A few remain throughout the year on Van- 

 couver Island. A smart, active little hawk, the terror of 

 small birds. 



