138 THE NATURALIS1’S GUIDE. 
TETRAONIDA, — Tuer Grouse. 
164. Tetrao Canadensis, Linn. — Spruce Partridge. 
Accidental. ‘ Found in the hemlock woods of Gloucester, 
in September, 1851.” * 
165. Bonasa umbellus, Sreeu.— Ruffed Grouse, 
“ Partridge.” Common in the wilder sections; but from 
the persecutions of sportsmen rapidly becoming extinct. 
In localities where ten or fifteen years ago they were abun- 
dant not one can be found to-day. Nests on the ground 
in moist woods. 
166. Cupidonia cupido, Bairp. — Pinnated Grouse, 
“Prairie Hen.” Said once to have been common in Massa- 
‘chusetts, but now has become extinct on the main-land ; 
still may be found in small numbers on the islands of 
. Martha’s Vineyard and Naushon. 
‘ 
PERDICID, — THe PartRIDGEs. 
167. Ortyx virginiana, Bon. —Quazl. Resident ; com- 
mon in localities, but rapidly becoming extinct. Breeds, 
nesting on the ground. 
CHARADRIIDA, — Tue Puovers. 
168. Charadrius Virginicus, Borck.— Golden. Plover, 
“Green Plover,” “Three-toed Plover,” ‘ Black-back,” 
“ Pale-bellied Plover,” ‘ Frost-Bird.”. Common spring and 
autumn migrant. Frequents the hills near the sea-shore. 
169. Higialitis vociferus, Cass. — Kelldeer Plover. 
Rather rare summer resident. Said to have been common 
yee ago in localities. 
* §, Jillson, “ Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” I. p. 224. 
