62. Canvas-back Duck.

_Aythya vallisneria_ (Wils.).

A winter resident on the coast. Brooks has taken it on Okanagan Lake.
I found them in pairs on the lakes near 108-Mile House, Cariboo Road,
in April and May, 1891, where I was told they breed. (_Fannin_).

63. American Scaup Duck. Blue-bill.

_Aythya marila_ (Linn.).

An abundant winter resident on the coast. Breeds in the interior of
Mainland.

64. Lesser Scaup Duck.

_Aythya affinis_ (Eyt.).

Not common on the coast. Fannin has taken it in May near Ashcroft, and
Brooks has seen it all winter at Okanagan.

65. Ring-necked Duck.

_Aythya collaris_ (Donov.).

Not common. A few have been taken on Vancouver Island. Mr. Brooks says
common in Lower Fraser Valley, and is found all winter on Okanagan
Lake.