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be mistaken, for no other Sparrow is hardy enough to follow 

 them. By the time the Chipping Sparrows begin to think 

 of nest building the Tree Sparrows have disappeared. 



White-throated Sparrow. — Zomtrichia albkollis. 

 6.75 



Very Common During Spring and Fall Migrations 



Field marks. — Large white patch covering throat; crown, 

 striped black and white ; line over the eye yellowish ; bend 

 of wing yellow; rest of plumage sparrow-like. 



In late April and early May this is one of the commonest 

 migrants in this County. They are large, handsome birds, 

 with a brisk, cheery manner. While en route their only note 

 is a metallic chip, but in their breeding grounds farther north 

 they are regarded as beautiful singers. The White-throat 

 has been called the Peabody-bird from its common song, which 

 is heard in its breeding haunts. 



White-crowned Sparrow. — Zonotrkhia leucophr^s. 

 6.88 



Uncommon Migrant 



Field marks. — Head striped prominently with black and 

 white; no throat patch. 



This handsome Sparrow is found occasionally with little 

 companies of White-throats in the early Spring and late Fall. 

 Like its near relative it keeps close to the earth and is fond of 



