Two specimens were killed in the Straits, near Victoria, by D. E. Campbell, April 19th, 1897. Later in the month another specimen was found on the beach at Beacon Hill.
45. Violet-green Cormorant.
Phalacrocorax pelagicus robustus (Ridgw.).
This is the most abundant Cormorant in the Province, and is found
along both coasts of the Island, and has been taken as far north as
Port Simpson. Breeds on islands close to Sidney Island. Common at
Metlakatla. (Rev. J. H. Keen.)
Family PELECANIDÆ. Pelicans.
PELECANUS Linnæus.
46. American White Pelican.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos (Gmel.).
Not common. Four specimens taken—Sicamous, October, 1890; Alexandria Bridge, September, 1895; Tranquille, August, 1897; Comox, September 8th, 1900. Mr. Brooks reports it from Chilliwhack and Okanagan. Said to breed in the Chilcotin country. (Fannin.)
47. California Brown Pelican.