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found in the same situation as the preceding species, 
namely, sandy fields. 
80. Zonotrichia leucophrys, Swain. — White-crowned 
Sparrow. Very rare migrant. Took a female on May 
27, 1869, in a swampy thicket by the roadside. I have 
heard of but few instances of its capture in this section. 
81. Zonotrichia albicollis, White-throated 
Sparroiv. Common during the migrations. Have taken 
it from April 27th until May 20th, and from about Sep- 
tember 1st to October 19th. Frequents the low bushes 
and swampy thickets. 
82. Ammodronms maritimus, Swain. — Seaside 
Finch. Said to occur commonly along the coast of our 
State, which statement I doubt, as I have searched care- 
fully for it from the mouth of the Merrimac River to the 
extreme south shore, and have yet to meet with a single 
living specimen; neither does it occur on the Island of 
Nantucket to my knowledge. Dr. Cones says it is abun- 
dant in New Hampshire on the coast. It may rarely occur 
on our coast during the migrations. Mr. Brewster informs 
me that he has looked for it in vain at Rye Beach, New 
Hampshire. 
83. Ammodromiis candaciitus, Swain. — Sharp- 
tailed Finch. Not common. I know of but one locality 
where this bird is to be found ; that is, on the salt marshes 
of Charles River. I have taken it there in the latter part 
of June. It is difficult to procure, as it lies close, and has 
to be shot while on the wing. It instantly conceals itself 
in the grass when it alights. Mr. Brewster informs me 
that it breeds late, — the first week in July. Remains late. 
Have taken it in the marshes of Charles River the last 
week in October.” ^ Since writing the above, I have found 
it quite common on the marshes at Ipswich during the last 
week in September, 1869. 
* J. A. Allen, “ Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” IT. 1864, p. 84. 
