brown, long and nearly even ; bill and feet pale brown. Length, 

 6.30 inches. 



A migratory species ; though individuals, probably those with the northernmost 

 range, may be found here in Winter. Comes in force early in March and leaves about 

 November i. Has a charming song, one high note thrice repeated, then a canary-like 

 cadenza. This is perhaps the most noticeable song heard in fields and borders of woods, 

 as the bird is abundant everywhere and never wearies of singing. The song, and through 

 it the singer, will easily be identified, notwithstanding that different individuals have a 

 puzzling habit of imparting a good deal of variation to their utterances. 



The nest is usually placed upon the ground, sometimes, however, in bushes and even 

 in low trees. 



PLATE XXXI V. -FOX SPARROW. 



Passer ell a iliaca. 



Above ash streaked with reddish-brown ; below white thickly spotted 

 and dashed with reddish-brown, except on the belly which is un- 



