Nests in Trees, Bushes, or Vines 
extent their sociable qualities, and are, therefore, not very desirable 
pets. The eggsare laid early in May, and usually two broods are 
reared during the season. 
561. Clay-coloured Sparrow: Spizella pallida (Swains.) 
Closely resembling the preceding species ; the upper parts 
are colder in colour, and the under parts lighter. 
Breeding Range—From northern Illinois westward. 
The nest is of grass and hair, and is placed in low bushes or 
on the ground, near brush or at the edge of woods. The eggs, 
from 3 to 6 in number, are similar to those of the chipping spar- 
tow. ; 
563. Field Sparrow: Spizella pusilla (Wils.) 
Eggs white or greenish, with numerous small reddish spots 
or blotches ; some eggs are very sparsely spotted. 
See Page 48, Chapter I. 
567. Snow-bird; Junco: Junco hyemalis (Linn.) 
Eggs greenish or bluish white, spotted or blotched with red- 
dish and purplish brown. 
See Page 61, Chapter II. 
567e. Carolina Snow-bird, or Junco: J. h. carolinensis 
Brewst. 
Eggs similar to the preceding. 
See Page 61, Chapter II. 
581. Song Sparrow: Melospiza fasciata (Gmel.) 
Eggs white, tinged with blue or green with irregular brownish 
blotches or markings. 
See Page 49, Chapter I. 
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