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occasionally seen together. Does not breed within State limits. 

 Less abundant in autumn than spring." 



Z. albicoUis, 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. 



'' 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 J 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, 5^ inches ; 

 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| inches ; tail, 2^ inches. 



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



