FIELD KEY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF EASTERN LAND BIRDS 

 BY CONSPICUOUS MARKINGS 



We have added this key at the request of many of our readers for a color 

 scheme for identification. It includes all the birds that have markings of sufficient 

 prominence to be readily noticed in the field. 



I. BIRDS WITH RED OR ORANGE MARKINGS. 



Scarlet body ; black wings and tail ; 7y 2 in. SCARLET TANAGER. 



Red ; darker above ; crested ; black face ; 9 in. CARDINAL. 



Rosy-red; wings and tail slightly darker; 1% in. SUMMER TANAGER. 



Rosy-red; white wing bars; crossed bill; 6 in. WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL. 



Rosy-red; gray back, wings and tail; stout bill; 8 l / 2 in. PINE GROSBEAK. 



Brick-red; wings and tail darker; crossed bill; 6 in. CROSSBILL. 



Purplish-red, streaked with darker; dark wings and tail. PURPLE FINCH. 



Red below ; blue head ; yellow back ; 5y 2 in. PAINTED BUNTING. 



Red patch on crown (concealed) ; greenish back; 4y 2 in. KINGLET. 



Red cap ; black chin ; rosy breast ; streaked ; 5% in. REDPOLL. 



Pink breast and under wings; black head and back; 8 in. ROSE-BREASTED 



GROSBEAK. 

 Ruby throat; metallic green back; tiny birds HUMMINGBIRD. 



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