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specimens taken in the breeding season in Massachusetts, overlap in two 

 out of the four measurements given, all the so-called western species, 

 while specimens taken in Massachusetts at other seasons, vary still more 

 than the specimens cited in the following table. 



Measurements of Massachusetts Specimens of Passerctjlus savanna, 

 taken in the Breeding Season. 



41.t Poocsetes gramineus Baird. Grass Finch. 

 Abundant, especially in and about the old fields. The most numer- 

 ous sparrow in East Florida in winter. 



42.t Junco hyemalis Sclater. Snow Bird. 

 " Common in January." — Boardman. Not seen by either Mr. 

 Maynard or myself. Probably of somewhat irregular occurrence so 

 far south. 



43.t Spizella SOCialis Bonaparte. Chipping Sparrow. 

 Common. A large proportion of those seen were young birds. 



44* Spizella pusilla Bonaparte. Field Sparrow. 

 Common. More numerous than the preceding species (S. socialis). 

 They appeared to be breeding at Jacksonville the first week in April. 



