NEW SUBSPECIES OF SONG SPARROW. 



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noticed that differed from other west coast song sparrows. 

 They were not found at any locality except Comondu, which 

 is well watered and admirably suited to their needs. 



As early as the 12th of March, the females had commenced 

 to set, but no nests were found. 



A table of the measurements taken is here appended. 

 But little dependence can be placed upon the tail measure- 

 ments of either form, nearly all being in somewhat worn 

 condition at the tips. 



DIMENSIONS OF MELOSPIZA FASCIATA RIVULARIS, FROM COMONDU. 



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