38 CuHEck List oF 
249. Oregon Towhee. 
(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 ameena.) 
An abundant summer resident, chiefly east of Cascades 
and Rocky Mountain Districts. Rare on Vancouver 
Island. 
Famity TANAGRIDA. Tanacers. 
252. Louisiana Tanager. 
(Piranga ludoviciana.) 
An abundant summer resident throughout the Province. 
Breeds on the Island and Mainland. 
Famity HIRUNDINIDE. Swattows. 
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. 
