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Dr. Cooper's observations in regard to tliis bird are a little different in 

 some respects. He found it common everywiiere west of tlie Sierm Nevada 

 on dry plains and l.illsides, among the siirubby undergrowtl, but not in the 

 forests. Instead of preferring .lamp places, he found it living M-here there is 

 1.0 water, except occasional fogs, for six or eight months at a tin.e Their 

 movements can be observed by patient watching and keeping perfectly 

 •luiet, when they seem attmcted by curiosity to such a degree as to approach 

 one wi l„n a few feet, and fearlessly hop round him as if fascinated ^' 



Dr. Cooper found their nests near San Diego built about three feet from 

 the ground in low shrubs. They were composed of straw and twigs mixed 

 w. h feathers and firmly interwoven. The cavity, about two inches wide 

 and an inch and three fourths deep, is lined with grass and hair. The c.-s 

 three or four in number, are of a pale gre«nisli-blue, and measure .70 byl2 



