585. Passerella iliaca 
FOX SPARROW. 7 inches 
Male and Female alike. Above chestnut and gray striped, bright- 
est on rump and tail. Below white streaked with chestnut. 
The largest and reddest of the sparrows; often flock with other 
sparrows. ‘They live mostly on the ground and scratch among the 
dead leaves for food. A common spring and autumn migrant in 
Massachusetts. Arrives last of March. 
Song. One of the most beautiful of sparrow songs, rich, full and 
sweet. 
Nest. Near the ground. 
Breeds. Far north. 
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