114 BIRDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA 



It is frequently seen on a fence by the roadside or on tall weeds 

 in meadows. It is easily recognized by the action of wings in 

 flight like a Hummingbird or by its insect-like song. 



547a. Western Henslow's Sparrow (Passerherbulus henslowi 

 occidentalis.) 



A small Sparrow that nests in the State. Above, reddish 

 brown streaked with gray; below, white; tail feathers pointed. 



548. Leconte's Sparrow (Passerherbulus lecontei.) 



A migrant in the southeastern part of the State, nesting 

 west of the Missouri River. 



Size of the preceding but no yellow on wings; otherwise 

 not unusually marked. 



549. 1. Nelson^S Sparrow (Passerherbulus nelsoni nelsoni.) 



A summer resident. All the tail feathers are pointed, the 

 outer ones being shortest. Breast buffy. 



552. Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus grammacus.) 



A summer resident and beautiful singer, a thoroughly 

 lovable bird. The sides of the head have distinct chestnut 

 patches, and the outer tail feathers are margined with white, 

 which extends to broad tips on all but the central feathers. The 

 song may be recognized by a distinct nasal note in the middle 

 of it. They nest upon the ground, but love the edges of towns 

 where there are a few trees. Very common on the grassy hill- 

 sides bordering the Missouri River. 



553. Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrkhia querula.) 



An abundant migrant. A fine large Sparrow, recognized 

 instantly by the black head, throat and upper breast, and by the 

 clear, rather plaintive whistle. For a few days in spring and 

 fall in the southeastern part of the State the bushes are full of 

 them : suddenly they are gone. 



English Sparrow (Passer domestkus.) 



Introduced from England in 1851. Too common in cities, 

 towns and around farm buildings to need description. The color 

 of the male would be pleasing if only he were clean. So dogged 



