An abundant resident, chiefly along the coast of Mainland and
Vancouver Island. I found it quite common at Skidegate, Queen
Charlotte Islands, August, 1895.
287. Lincoln's Sparrow.
Melosipza lincolnii (Aud.).
Not common. East and west of Cascades; a few have been taken near
Victoria. Mr. Brooks has taken it at Okanagan.
288. Forbush's Sparrow.
Melosipza lincolnii striata (Brewst.).
Collected at Comox, September, 1888, by E. H. Forbush. Taken at
Chilliwhack by A. C. Brooks.
PASSERELLA Swainson.
289. Townsend's Sparrow.
Passerella iliaca unalaschcensis (Gmel.).