marked ; wings and tail bright rufous, the former with two light bands, 

 the latter rounded ; bill conical, the lower mandible lighter than the 

 upper one ; feet pale. Length, 7.25 inches. 



Migratory. Comes early in March, remains until the middle of April, then passes to 

 the north to breed. On its return it is here from the middle of October until the middle 

 of November, when it leaves for the south. The Fox Sparrow is the largest and hand- 

 somest of the sparrows, and is also a fine singer. No difficulty need be apprehended 

 in identifying it, for its sparrow-like appearance, its size, color and markings are striking 

 and unmistakable. 



PLATE XXXV. TOWHEE. CHEW1NK. 



Pipilo erytbropbtbalmus. 



Upper-parts, head, neck and upper-breast black ; lower-breast and 

 middle of belly white ; sides chestnut ; wings black with white bands 



