24 BIRDS OF NORTH DAKOTA 



181 — 548. Lecontes Sparrow. Ammodraiiius lecouteii. 



Common migrant and thought to breed here, but so far have been unable 

 to locate a nest. They frequent the dry sloughs where high grass gives them 

 their favorite feeding. They are seldom seen unless being looked for. 



182 — 549a. — Nelson's Sparrow. Amniodramus oaudacutus iielsoni. 



Tolerably common migrant, but rarely seen. May be found breeding. 



183 — 553a. Harris' Sparrow. Zonotriclua quenila. 



Common migrant. This, one of the largest sparrows, is conspicuous 

 while it tarries here. Spring migrants come in about May 1, and in the fall 

 arrive from the north about the 10th of September. 



184 — 554. \>Tiite Crowned Sparrow. Zonotrichia leucophrys. 



Tolerably common migrant in spring. 



185 — 554a. Intermediate Sparrow. Zonotrichia lencoplirys intermedia. 



Several specimens taken assigned to this sub-species. 



186 — 558. White-tliroated Sparrow. Zonotrichia alhicolis. 



Tolerably common migrant on prairies, breeding in Turtle Mountains. 



187 — 559a. Western Tree Sparrow. Spizella monticola ochracea. 



Common migrant spring and fall, usually in April, not tarrying for long 

 either in the spring or fall flights. 



188 — 560. Chipping Sparrow. Spizella socialis. 



Not common. Said to breed near Devils Lake. 



189 — 561. Clay-colored Sparrow. Spizella pallida. 



Common summer resident. Very shy on their breeding grounds, keeping 

 well hid in the low shrubbery, weeds and grass that they frequent. Spring 

 migrants first seen the first of ]\Iay. They keep more or less in flocks until 

 nesting begins. Fall movement noticeable the middle of September. 



190 — 567. Junco. Junco hyenialis. 



Common migrant, especially so in spring. Have seen them as early as 

 February 26. They are common late in March and early in April. They either 

 go south very quickly through here or take another route as they are not 

 near as common as in the spring flight. 



191_58l. Dakota Song: Sparrow. Melospiza fasciata jnddii. 



This sub-species, described and named by Dr. L. B. Bishop, discovered 

 in Turtle Mountains where it is a common summer resident. Rarely seen on 

 the prairies and then only during migrations. 



]t>>2— 583. Lincoln's Sparrow. Melospiza lincolnii. 



Tolerably common migrant frequenting the thick grasses growing along 

 coulees. They are only seen when flushed, and so far as I have been able 

 to note they have no song while here. First arrivals noted from 1st to 21st 

 of May for several years. Seldom seen in the fall. 



193 — 584. Swamp Sparrow. Melospiza georgiana. 



Tolerably common migrant on the prairies. Probably breeds in Turtle 

 Mountains. A full plumaged male bird taken there second week in July was 

 in full song. First seen in spring as early as April 27. A shy bird, one 

 needs to hunt for them if he wishes to see them. 



194 — 585. Fox Sparrow. Passerella iliaca. 



Rather rare migrant. Earliest dates seen April 20 and 29. Seldom noted 

 in fall. 

 195—587. Towhee. Pipilo erythrophthalmus. 



Rare. May be found breeding in Turtle Mountains. 



