FRINGILLIDAE 



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FINCHES, SPARROWS, ETC. 



The Finches have stout blunt bills, are seed-eating birds and are for 

 the most part good singers. In autumn and winter often found in 

 flocks. 



The mature males of the Grosbeaks and Finches are usually bright 

 colored. 



The Sparrows, male and female, are more or less striped gray and 

 brown, and, as they stay much on the ground, their colors afford 

 them good protection. Their flight is short and labored. They are 

 difficult to identify and require patience. Note the general colora- 

 tion and the breast, whether streaked or plain. 



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