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nesting site is along the borders of creeks, on the overhanging limbs and branches 

 of trees and bushes. Mr. A. W. Anthony mentions this species as abundant in Wash- 

 ington county, Oregon, breeding nearly everywhere. Nests were found in ferns, in 

 bushes, trees and vines overhanging embankments; the latter, he states, seems to be 

 the favorite locality, six nests being found in an old railroad cut, in May and June. 

 The materials used are willowfloss and soft plant-down. Frequently nests are found 

 covered with light-colored lichens, which resemble the small bunches of moss in the 

 trees where they are built. The eggs are not distinguishable from those of T, 

 colubris, except that they average slightly smaller. 



4^3 Rufous Hummingbirds (Cheney del), 



434. ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD. Selaspliorus alleni (Hensh.) Geog Dist.— 

 Coast district of California, north to British Columbia, south to Arizona. 



Allen's Hummingbird is found throughout the coast region of California and 

 northward. This species is said to be very lively and active, keeping constantly in 

 open places, and always perching upon the most prominent dead twigs. Compared 

 to the unsuspicious nature of the Rufous Hummingbird, it Is extremely shy. Nests 

 usually in thickets and trees along creeks and canons. The outside of the nest is 

 composed of fine moss, the lining is the delicate floss of the cottonwood. Eggs same 

 as those of T. colubris. All the Hummingbirds that breed in California are said to 

 rear two broods in a season. 



436. CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD. Stellula calliope Gould. Geog. Dist.— 

 Western United States, north to British Columbia, south to Mexico; east to Rooky 

 Mountains. 



