CHECK LIST OF NEW YORK BIRDS 283 
173 (300a) *Canadian ruffed grouse 
Bonasa umbellus togata (Linn.) 
174. (301) Willow ptarmigan! 
Lagopus lagopus (Linn.) 
175 (306) *Heath hen? 
Tympanuchus cupido (Linn.) 
Family PHASIANIDAE Pheasants, etc. 
176 (310a) *Wild turkey? 
Meleagris gallopavo fera (Vieill.) 
1Watson, Lewis co. record. See Bul. Nutt. orn, club, 3:41; 6:233. 
2Formerly occurred locally in wooded districts throughout the middle states, and 
was found on Long Island till about 1835, but is now extinct except on the island of 
Marthas Vineyard. 
3In the early part of the century this bird was abundant and bred, but is now extinct 
in the state. 
