42 CHECK LIST OF THE 
Generally common in winter, but sometimes entirely absent. 
Breeds in the far north. 
204a. Holboell’s Redpoll. 
(Acanthis linaria holbcellii.) 
Occurs in winter sparingly with the other Redpolls. 
2046 Greater Redpoll. 
(Acanthis linaria rostrata. ) 
Occurs in winter sparingly with the other Redpolls. 
Genus ASTRAGALINUS. 
205. American Goldfinch. 
(Astragalinus tristis.) 
A common resident in southern Ontario, more abundant in sum- 
mer than in winter, a large number going south at the approach of 
cold weather. 
Gents SPINUS. 
206. Pine Siskin. (Pine Finch.) 
(Spinus pinus.) 
A winter visitor, generally abundant. 
GENUS PASSER. 
207. House Sparrow. (English Sparrow.) 
(Passer domesticus.) 
An importation from Europe, now an abundant resident, breeding 
whereever it occurs. 
Genus PASSERINA. 
208. Snow Sunting. (Snowbird.) 
(Passerina nivalis.) 
A common winter visitor. Arrives about the end of October; de- 
parts about the middle of March. 
Breeds in the Arctic regions. 
Genus CALCARIUS. 
209. Lapland Longspur. 
(Calcarius lapponicus.) 
An irregular winter visitor, most frequently found in late autumn 
and early spring. 
Breeds in the far north. 
