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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