ICTERID^E: Blackbirds, Orioles, etc. 



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Res. Abundant In open 

 fields. Ascends mountains to 

 7000 feet or more in late 

 summer. Occurs in flocks in 

 winter. Nest usually in a clump 

 of dead grass, often perfectly 

 domed. 



Western MeadowlarK 



FINCHES, SPARROWS, etc. Family Fringillidse 



This family includes some of our most brightly colored birds, as well 

 as the dullest; and habits vary as widely as do their colors. Some are 

 noted singers. The Crossbills (Genus Loxia) have both mandibles long 

 and curved,. with tips crossed. 



Arizona Winter range not 

 well known. Res. Fairly 

 common in high mountains, 

 nesting in Boreal Zones. 



Southern California W.V. 

 Rare and very irregular. 



Res. Introduced from 

 Europe, and now established in 

 almost every city, village, and 

 ranch over the whole United 

 States. Nest about buildings; 

 a bulky affair, often completely 

 domed. 



Unqlish Sparrow 



