British CotumBia Birps. 21 
123. Willow Ptarmigan. 
(Lagopus lagopus.) 
Dease Lake, Cassiar—-James Porter. 
124. Rock Ptarmigan. 
(Lagopus rupestris.) 
Summit of most of the mountains of the Mainland and 
Island. Abundant. 
125. White-tailed Ptarmigan. 
(Lagopus leucurus. ) 
Summit of most of the mountains of the Mainland except 
Coast Range. Beaver Pass—George Hyde. Cassiar— 
James Porter. 
126. Columbia Sharp-tailed Grouse. _ 
‘“‘Prairie Chieken.” (Pediocetes phasianellus co- 
lumbianus.) 
An abundant resident east of the Cascades. During a 
trip, this season, through the interior [ found this grouse 
very abundant along the Cariboo Road, from Pavilion 
Mountain to the 108-mile post; and a letter just received 
from Mr. E. Bell, of Clinton, says: “Prairie chickens are 
more plentiful this season than they have been for years.” 
127. Sage Grouse. 
(Centrocereus urophasianus. ) 
Three specimens taken by G. B, Martin, M. P. P., at 
Osoyoos Lake in October, 1864. The bird is probably 
accidental here. 
Order COLUMBAL. Pigeons. 
Famity COLUMBIDA. Picsons. 
128. Band-tailed Pigeon. 
(Columba fasciata.) 
Irregularly- through the southern portions of the 
Province. Summer resident. Tolerably common. 
