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occasionally seen together. Does not breed within State limits. 

 Less abundant in autumn than spring." 



Z. albicollis, Gmel. White-throated Sparrow. Peabody Bird. 



Much chestnut-streaked above; crown black, with white 

 median stripe and white superciliary stripes ; a yellow spot over 

 eye and edge of wing ; ashy below, whitening on throat ; female 

 duller. Length, 7 inches ; tail, 3^ inches. 



u More abundant than the above. They are freqently seen 

 together. Arrive in April, and are then more abundant than 

 in October, when they re-appear. None seen in summer." 



SPIZELLA, Bonap. 

 S. monticola, Gmel. Tree Sparrow. 



Streaked above ; crown chestnut ; bill black above, yellow 

 below ; line over eye, lower parts and neck, ashy gray ; white 

 wing bars ; a dark pectoral blotch. Length, 6^ inches ; tail, 3 

 inches. 



" Resident. Abundant. Though feeding principally on seeds, 

 they not unfrequently prey upon small insects. Of decided value 

 to the agriculturist." 



S. socialis, Wils. (domestica, Bartr.) Chipping Sparrow. Chippy. 

 Hair Bird. 



Streaked above with dull bay ; crown chestnut ; bill, forehead 

 and streak through eye, black ; ashy below. Length, 5J iuches ; 

 tail, 2| inches. 



"Resident. Abundant. Graminivorous. The nest is built 

 in trees generally, two broods being raised during the summer. 

 Strictly inoffensive." 



S. pusilla, Wils. (agrestis, Bartr.) Field Sparrow. 



Wing usually shorter than tail ; upper parts with more or less 

 of rusty ; no dusky streaks on top of head and hind neck, but 

 two rusty lateral stripes on head ; back streaked with black on 

 a buffy-grayish ground ; rusty spot on side of breast ; lower 

 parts whitish, tinged with gray or buff; bill reddish cinnamon ; 

 wing bands obscure; general color paler and duller than with 

 S. monticola. Length, 5 J inches ; tail, 2^ inches. 



" Very abundant. Arrives as early as April 1st, and remains 



