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Show APPENDIX 0.- BIRDS. 819 From Alauda fiava of Audubon it differs in the larger size, and in having the middle tail- feathers like the upper coverts, instead of being black. 11. Pious TORQTJATTJS, Wils.- Lewis's Woodpecker. Pieu* torquatus, Wils. m . 81, pL 20, fig. 8 ( 1811).- And. Biog. V. 176, pi. 416, fig. 7, 8. This beautiful woodpecker belongs to the Pacific fauna, not having been observed east of the mountains. It occurs abundantly along the western coast. 12. TBTHAO UROPHASIANUS, Bp.- Cock of the Plains, or Prairie Cock; Sage Oock. Tetrao urophaHanus, Bp. Zool. Journal, III. 214 ( 1827).- And. Biog. IV. 608, pL 87; Syn. 206. A singld firpecimen of this magnificent bird was shot near the mouth of Bear River, on the eastern side of the Lake, May 8th. It is found on the plains skirting the Rocky Mountains, seldom coming down to the Missouri, except far to the north. It is not yet recorded as being found on the coast of California, although abundant along the Columbia River. Its flesh is not usually considered edible, from feeding so much upon the artemisia or sage. Length 28 inches. Extent 88 " 18. CHARADRIUS VOOIFERUS, L.- Killdeer. Charadhu vocpenu, L. 258, 8;- And. Biog. IV. 191, pi. 225. Common across the continent. 14. GRTJS CANADENSIS, Temm.- Brown Crane. Ardea eanadmtit, L. Sjst Nat 284, 8. Chut eanadentit, And. Biog. m . 441, pL 61. The brown craned Were found during fall and winter in immense flocks in the marshes along Salt Lake. They presented their usual watchfulness and difficulty of approach. No white ones |
