FRINGILLID^) : Finches, Sparrows, etc. 



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W. V, Abundant locally in 

 the low desert area of south- 

 eastern California and south- 

 western Arizona. Usually in 

 considerable flocks that may 

 occur anywhere. Occasional 

 on the Pacific slope of southern 

 California. 



LorU Buntinq 



TANAGERS. Family Tangaridae 



Forest-dwelling birds, feeding on fruit and insects. Under exceptional 

 conditions they sometimes become locally very destructive to small fruit, 

 especially cherries, as when late spring migrants meet the ripening crop. 



S.V. - - Common. Tran- 

 sition Zone of mountains, 

 except southeastern Arizona. 

 In migration is generally dis- 

 tributed, occurring in lowlands 

 and hills alike. 



WesternTanac]er 



Arizona S. V. Transition Zone of mountains generally. A frequent 

 visitor to the tall stalks of the mescal when in bloom, feeding on the 

 insects attracted by the nectar. 



