wings with two light bands; bill pale red; feet light. Length, 5.65 

 inches. 



Migratory. Arrives late in April and is seen in flocks inhabiting the open fields 

 and road-sides. In May it pairs and builds a nest which is placed sometimes in low 

 bushes and sometimes upon the ground. At this season its simple song is heard, a 

 warble of little variety, but uttered by the male bird with commendable vigor and 

 persistency, as, perched upon a stump or low branch close by, he watches over his 

 brooding mate. In September flocks are again formed, and, late in October, or early in 

 November, all depart. 



PLATE XXIX. VESPER SPARROW. BAY-WINGED BUNTING. 



GRASS FINCH. 



Pooccetes gramineus. 



Above light brown streaked with darker; beneath yellowish- 

 white streaked on breast and sides with brown ; wings light brown, 

 reddish on the shoulders, and with two pale bands ; tail slightly notched, 



