brown, long and nearly even: bill and feet pale brown. Length, 
6.30 Inches. 
A migratory species ; though individuals, probably those with the northernmost 
range, may be found here in Winter. Comes in force early in March and leaves about 
November 1. Has a charming song, one high note thrice repeated, then a canary-like 
cadenza. This is perhaps the most noticeable song heard in fields and borders of woods, 
as the bird is abundant everywhere and never wearies of singing. The song, and through 
it the singer, will easily be identified, notwithstanding that different individuals have a 
puzzling habit of imparting a good deal of variation to their utterances. 
The nest is usually placed upon the ground, sometimes, however, in bushes and even 
in low trees. 
PLATE XXXIV.—FOX SPARROW. 
Passerella iliaca. 
Above ash streaked with reddish-brown : below white thickly spotted 
and dashed with reddish-brown, except on the belly which is un- 
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