CASSIN PURPLE FINCH. 
518. Carpodacus cassini. 6 inches. _ . 
It is found west of the Rockies, breeding fiom Britis 
Columbia south to New Mexico, well up in the mountain 
regions, as far as the timber line extends. The back, wings 
and tail of this are darker than the preceding species; the 
purple color being more of a rosy tint. Their nests are made 
of twigs and rootlets, loosely put together, and almost flat; 
they lay three or four eggs not to be recognized from the 
last. 
HOUSE FINCH. 
519. Carpodacus mexicanus frontalis. 6 inches. 
This is one of the most familiar birds on the Pacific coast. 
With his bright colors, and the more quiet colors of his mate, 
and the habit they have of keeping close to civilization, 
building their nests in the vines about the porches or the 
houses, both in the country and even in the cities, they are 
great favorites with every one. Their clear and pleasant 
song is kept up continually during the day, and where two 
or three pairs are nesting nearby, there is no lack tor bird 
music. Their nests are made of fine rootlets and grass placed 
in almost any bush, tree or vine, if near some dwelling. 
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