888 BIRDS OF ILLINOIS. 



a. With the shafts, etc., orange, or intermediate in tint between the yellow of auratus 

 and the red of mexicanus. 



b. With the pure yellow shafts, etc., of auratus. combined with red "moustaches" of 

 mexicanus. 



c. Similar to mexicanus, but having either the red occipital crescent or pinkish 

 throat of auratus. 



d. Similar to mexicanus, but having the red "moustaches" mixed with black feathers. 



e. Similar to auratus, but with red or orange-colored feathers mixed in wing or 

 tail; or like mexicanus, but with yellow feathers in wing or tail. 



