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249. Oregon Townee. 



(Pipilo maculatus oregonus.) 



An abundant resident west of the Cascades. Winters 

 on the coast. 



250. Black-headed Grosbeak. 



(Habia melanocephala.) 

 A summer resident east and west of Cascades: 



251. Lazuli Bunting. 



(Passerina amoena.) 



An abundant summer resident, chiefly east of Cascades 

 and Rocky Mountain Districts. Rare on Vancouver 

 Island. 



FAMILY TANAGRIDJE. TANAGERS. 



252. Louisiana Tanager. 



(Piranga ludoviciana.) 



An abundant summer resident throughout the Province. 

 Breeds on the Island and Mainland. 



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FAMILY HIRUNDINID^E. SWALLOWS. 



253. Purple Martin. 



(Progne subis.) 



A common summer resident, chiefly west of Cascades. 

 Within the last seven years have commenced breeding in 

 the cities of Victoria and New Westminster. 



254. Cliff Swallow. 



(Petrochelidon lunifrons.) 



I have only found this bird east of the Cascades, where 

 in some localities along the Cariboo Road it is very 

 abundant. 



255. Barn Swallow. 



(Chelidon erythrogaster.) 

 An abundant summer resident throughout the Province. 



256. White-bellied Swallow. 



(Tachycineta bicolor.) 

 The Province at large. Abundant. 



