marked ; wings and tail bright rufous, the former with two light bands, 
the latter rounded: bill conical, the lower mandible lighter than the 
upper one; feet pale. Length, 7.25 inches. 
Migratory. Comes eerly in March, remains until the middle of April, then passes to 
the north to breed. On its return it is here from the middle of October until the middle 
of November, when it leaves for the south. The Fox Sparrow is the largest and hand- 
somest of the sparrows, and is also a fine singer. No difficulty need be apprehended 
in identifying it, for its sparrow-like appearance, its size, color and markings are striking 
and unmistakable. 
PLATE XXXV.—TOWHEE. CHEWINK. 
Pipilo erythrophthalmus. 
Upper-parts, head, neck and upper-breast black ; lower-breast and 
middle of belly white ; sides chestnut; wings black with white bands 
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