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148. Richardson's Merlin. 



(Falco richardsonii.) 



Taken at Chilliwhack by Mr. Brooks, and near Victoria 

 by A. H. Maynard. Not common. 



149. American Sparrow Hawk. 



(Falco sparverius. ) 



Distributed throughout the greater portion of the 

 Province. Very abundant. Breeds both on the Island 

 and Mainland. Nests in holes in trees. 



150. American Osprey. 



"Fish Hawk." (Pandion haliaetus carolinensis. ) 

 An abundant summer resident throughout the Province. 

 Breeds both on the Island and Mainland. Nest, usually 

 on the broken top of a tree, not far from water. 



Suborder STRIGES. Owls. 

 FAMILY BUBONID^]. HORNED OWLS, &c. 



151. American Long-eared Owl. 



(Asio wilsonianus.) 

 Rare. I have taken it on Vancouver Island only. 



152. Short-eared Owl. 



(Asio accipitrinus.) 



Abundant, both on the Island and Mainland. Remains 

 on the coast throughout the winter. 



153. Great Gray Owl. 



(Scotiaptex cinereum.) 



Rare. I have one specimen that was killed at Chilli- 

 whack, November, 1887. Another was taken at Stuart 

 Lake, 1891, and presented to the Museum by Mr. W. E. 

 Trail. 



154. Saw-whet Owl. 



(Nyctala acadica.) 



Not by any means common. I have taken it in the 

 winter at Burrard Inlet, and a few have been taken on 

 Vancouver Island. Mr. Anderson reports it from Fort 

 Simpson. 



