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Zenaidura caroUnensis (Linn.) Bp. — Mourning Dove. 



Generally distributed over the wliole State. It is curious to see the 

 great numbers gathering about the springs about sundown, even in tlie 

 most isolated localities. At one spring on the southern slope of Gold 

 Mountain, where the water was extremely brackish and scarcely ex- 

 ceeded two bucketsful in quantity, the ground about tbe depression was 

 literally alive with these birds. In the northern parts of the country 

 they are abundant about the settlements, frequenting more particularly 

 the corrals. 



Chamcepelia passerina (Linn.) Swains.— Ground Dove. 



The probable occurrence of this species in the southern portion of 

 the State is mentioned by Dr. Cooper in the following words : " This 

 pretty little dove, which is common in the South Atlantic States, Mex- 

 ico, and the West Indies, undoubtedly visits Fort Yuma, and I have 

 heard of what I supposed to be the same as far north in the Colorado 

 Valley as Fort Mojave, latitude 35°, though I did not myself see them 

 there " 



TETEAONID-^. 



Canace obscura (Say) Bp. — Dusky Grouse. 



Appears to be strictly confined to the elevated coniferous regions of 

 the higher ranges. Though seldom found in the thick forests, this spe- 

 cies frequent the open areas amongst the scattered trees and brush. 



Pedioecetes pJiasianelhis columbianus (Ord) Cones. — Common Sharp-tailed 



Grouse. 



Was found in moderate niunbers at Bull Eun Mountains. Mr. Eidg- 

 way also records it from the Upper Humboldt Mountains, where it is 

 known as the " Prairie Chicken." 



Centrocercus urophasianus (Bp.) Swains. — Sage Cock. 



The only locality where this bird was found at all common was near 

 Belmont. Specimens were also shot at Hot Creek Caiion. They appear 

 to frequent the sage-brush, upon the leaves of which they feed, often 

 causing the meat to be unfit for use. 



PEEDICID^. 



Oreortyx picta plumifera (Gould) Eidgw. — Plumed Quail. 



Was found by Mr. Eidgway in Western Nevada, where it was rather 

 rare. 



Lophortyx californica (Shaw) Bp. — Californian Quail. 

 Eeported from Fort Mojave by Dr. Cooper, where it breeds. 



Lophortyx gambeli Nutt. — Gambel's Quail. 

 Numerous at Fort Mojave. — {Cooper.) 



