Apparently more common on the Mainland than Vancouver Island. Several have been taken in the Okanagan Country.
165. PEALE'S FALCON.
Falco peregrinus pealei (Ridgw.).
Found chiefly along the coasts of Mainland and Vancouver
Island. Several specimens have been taken at Cadbora Bay, near
Victoria. Mr. Brooks has taken it at Chilliwhack. Rare at
Metlakatla. (Rev. J. H. Keen.)
166. PIGEON HAWK.
Falco columbarius (Linn.).
Apparently more common east of the Coast Range. A few have been taken on the Coast. Brooks has taken it at Chilliwhack and Okanagan.
167. BLACK MERLIN.
Falco columbarius suckleyi (Ridgw.).
Abundant; summer resident on Vancouver Island and portions of
Mainland. Mr. Brooks has taken it at Chilliwhack and Okanagan.