CLAY-COLORED SPARROW. 
561. Spizella pallida. 5 1 A inches. 
These are much like the Chipping Sparrow in every way, 
with the exception of color, the brown being replaced by the 
clay-color. Breeds in the Northern United States _ and into 
Canada; winters south to Texas and Mexico, rarely in eastern 
Colorado. Their nest is usually placed on the ground, but may 
be found in low shrubs in some localities; four eggs are the 
usual complement, of a light greenish blue, with spots of 
brown about the larger end (.65x.50). 
BREWER SPARROW. 
562. Spizella ~breweri. 5 inches. 
This is very similar to above, but much more streaked 
with dark above. It is to be found from British Columbia 
south to Mexico, especially in sections where the sage brush 
is found, and in southern California near the coast. Its nest 
ing habits are much the same as the above, and the eggs aie 
indistinguishable. 
WORTHEN SPARROW. 
564. Spizella wortheni. 5 inches. 
This is a southern form of the Chipping Sparrow, and is 
found in New Mexico and Mexico. 
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