116 BIRDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA 
560a. WeEsTERN CHIPPING SPARROW (Spizella passerina arizonae.) 
Similar to the eastern form, but paler above. Has been 
taken in Fall River County. 
561. CLAy-COLORED SpaRRoW (Spizella pallida.) 
A common migrant, frequently nesting in the State. The 
colors are paler above than is common with Sparrows; belly 
white. The song has a distinct nasal note. 
563a. WESTERN FIELD Sparrow (Spizella pusilla arenacea.) 
A summer resident. This is a slender, light colored Spar- 
row, with a grayish brown cap. It is unfortunately named, for 
it loves the trees which border fields rather than the open spaces. 
Its song, which is easily recognized, is a vigorous “cher-wee- 
cher-wee, chee-o-dee-e-e-e-e-e” in ascending scale. 
566. WHITE-WINGED JUNCO (Junco aikeni.) 
A summer resident in the Black Hills and forest reserves 
of Harding County. Slaty gray above; two white wing bars and 
three outer tail feathers white. 
567. SLATE-COLORED JUNCO (Junco hyemalis hyemalis.) “SNowsirp” 
A frequent winter resident in the southeastern part of 
the State, seen in flocks about thickets and often near homes 
feeding with Sparrows. A sleek, slate colored bird, about the 
size of the female English Sparrow. The bill, belly and outer tail 
feathers are white. 
581. Sonc Sparrow (Melospiza melodia melodia.) 
A frequent migrant in the eastern part of the State, easily 
recognized by its heavily streaked breast, the streaks merging 
into a dark patch at the center. Above reddish brown with black 
streaks. 
It is an attractive singer. 
581j.. Dakota Sone Sparrow (Melospiza melodia juddi.) 
Common over the State in migration and probably nests 
west of the Missouri River. 
Similar to No. 581 but paler above; the black patch on 
the belly is less prominent, with more white showing. 
