GYMNOGYPS Lesson.

149. CALIFORNIA VULTURE.

_Gymnogyps californianus_ (Shaw.).

In September, 1880, I saw two of these birds at Burrard Inlet. It is
more than probable they are accidental visitants here. Lord says:
Mouth of Fraser River; seldom visits the Interior. (_Fannin_.)

CATHARTES Illeger.

150. TURKEY VULTURE.

_Cathartes aura_ (Linn.).

Tolerably common on Vancouver Island and portions of the Mainland.
Brooks has taken it at Chilliwhack and Okanagan.


Family FALCONIDAE. Falcons, Hawks, Eagles, etc.

CIRCUS Lacepede.

151. MARSH HAWK.

_Circus hudsonius_ (Linn.).

Common on Vancouver Island and Mainland. Abundant on the Mainland.