BIRDS OF ONTARIO. 47 



Genus PETROCHELIDON. 



234. Cliff Swallow. 



(Petrochelidon lunifrons.) 



A regular summer resident, somewhat irregularly distributed, 

 being abundant at some points and absent from others. Breeds in 

 colonies under the eaves of bams, eie. throughout its range in the 

 Province. 



Arrives early in May, departs in August. 



Genus HIRU^^DO. 

 2.35 Barn Swallow. 



( Hi r undo erythrogaster.) 

 A common summer resident, breeds throughout its range in the 

 Province. ' 



Arrives about the end of April, departs early in September. 



Genus TACHYCINETA. 



236. White-breasted Swallow. (Tree Swailow.) 



(Tachycineta bicolor.) 



A common summer resident, breeding in holes in the side of build- 

 ings, nest boxes, etc., throughout its range in the Province. 



Arrives quite early in April, departs about the end of September 



Genus CLIYICOLA. 



237. tJank Swallow. (Sand Mania ) 



(Clivicola riparia.) 



An abundant summer resident, breeding in colonies in holes in 

 sandbanks throughout its range in the Province. 



Arrives about the beginning of May, departs about the middle of 

 September. 



Genus STELGIDOPTERYX. 



238. Rough winged Swallow. 



(Stelgidopteryx serripennis.) 



A rare summer resident of our southern border, where it has been 

 found as far east as Toronto. 



Family AMPELID^. Waxwings, etc. 



Subfamily AMPELIN^. Waxwings. 



Genus AMPELIS. 



239. Bohemian Waxwing. 



(Ampelis garrulus.) 



