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TOE NATUKALIST’S GUIDE. 
TETRAONID^, — The Gkousb. 
164. Tetrao Canadensis, Linn. — Spruce Partridge. 
Accidental. Found in the hemlock woods of Gloucester, 
in September, 1851.”^ 
165. Bonasa umbellus, Steph. — 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, Baird. — 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. 
PERDICIDiE, — The Partridges. 
167. Ortyx virginiana, Bon. — Quail. Resident; com- 
mon in localities, but rapidly becoming extinct. Breeds, 
nesting on the ground. 
CHARADRIIDiE, — The Plovers. 
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. .^gialitis vociferus, Cass. — Killdeer Plover. 
Rather rare summer resident. Said to have been common 
years ago in localities. 
S. Jillson, “Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” I. p. 224. 
