FIELD KEY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF EASTERN LAND BIRDS 
BY CONSPICUOUS MARKINGS. 
We have added this key at the request of many of our readers for a color 
scheme for identification. It includes all the birds that have markings of sufficient 
prominence to be readily noticed in the field. 
1. BIRDS WITH RED OR ORANGE MARKINGS. 
Scarlet body; black wings and tail; 7% in.SCARLET TANAGER. 
Red; darker above; crested; black face; 9 in—CARDINAL. 
Rosy-red; wings and tail slightly darker: 7% in.—SUMMER TANAGER. 
Rosy-red; white wing bars; crossed bill; 6 in.—WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL. 
Rosy-red; Gray back, wings and tail: stout bill; 8% in—PINE GROSBEAK. 
Brick-red; wings and tail darker; crossed pill: 6 in.—CROSSBILL. 
Purplish-red, streaked with darker; dark wings and tail—PURPLE FINCH. 
Red below; blue head; yellow back; 514 in—PAINTED BUNTING. 
Red patch on crown (concealed); greenish back; 41%4 in—KINGLET. 
Red cap; black chin; rosy breast; streaked; 51% in—REDPOLL. 
Pink breast and under wings; black head and back; 8 in—ROSE-BREASTED 
GROSBEAK. 
Ruby throat; metallic green back; tiny birds—HUMMINGBIRD. 
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