PLATE XXVIII. SNOWFLAKE. SNOW BUNTING. 



Plectropbenax ni-valis. 



In full plumage the middle of the back, the two innermost tail- 

 feathers and the ends of some of the wing-feathers black; all else white. 



In its Winter plumage, as it is seen here, the white, particularly on 

 the head, is tinged with reddish-brown, and a brown collar almost 

 completely encircles the neck. Bill light; legs dark. Length, 6.90 

 inches. 



Migratory. A Winter visitor, and seen here always in flocks. Breeds in the arctic 

 regions. 



FIELD SPARROW. 



Spi^ella pusilla. 



Crown chestnut ; back streaked with dull red, black and dull white ; 

 cheeks, throat and breast pale brown ; belly white ; a light line over 

 the eye ; wings and tail brown, many of the feathers pale-edged the 



