Vancouver Island in May; also on Queen Charlotte Islands in July,
1895, I took four young birds. Brooks reports it found on Okanagan
Lake all winter.

49. Red-breasted Merganser.

_Menganser serrator_ (Linn.).

Found distributed throughout the Province. I saw them at Sumas Lake
May 17th, 1904. Rev. J. H. Keen says common at Metlakahtla,
Chilliwhack and Okanagan. (_Brooks_.)

LOPHODYTES Reichenbach.

50. Hooded Merganser.

_Lophodytes cucullatus_ (Linn.).

This species is common throughout the Province and on the Pacific
Coast. Brooks has taken it at Chilliwhack and Okanagan.

ANAS Linnaeus.

51. Mallard.

_Anas boschas_ (Linn.).

An abundant resident throughout the Province; breeds in suitable
localities throughout its range.