_ Bds.Mt. Mansfield, Yt, 
3. Bonasa umbellus togata. Canadian Ruffed Grouse. — Qiiite 
numerous, both in the vallev and on the mountain throughout the Cana- 
dian zone. Those observed were chielij females with young, for whose 
safety they showed great solicitude. Although no specimens were 
■^e'cured, it is„safe to refer the birds to the Canadian form. 
Arthur H. Howell. 
Auk, XVIII, Oot., 1901. p. 3 V 0 , 
