DICKCISSEL. 
604. Spiza americana. 6 1 / 4 inches. 
The male is a prettily marked bird with a yellow line 
over the eye, on the side of the throat, edge of wing and 
front under parts; black patch on the breast, white throat and 
a bright chestnut patch on the wing. It is found 1 arely in 
Colorado and into southern California (not illustrated). 
LARK BUNTING. 
605. Calamospiza melanocorys. 7 inches. 
Bill very short and thick, and light color. The male in 
summer is a dull black all over, with the exception of white 
wing-coverts. Their habits are similar to the above. They 
have a fine song, which they often give while on the wing, 
after the manner of the Bobolink. The female is a sparrow 
like looking bird, mottled brown and white. They are birds 
of the plains, from Canada to Texas, occasionally in California 
and Colorado. Nest on the ground, laying four pale blue eggs 
(.85 x .65). WESTERN TANAGER. 
607. Piranga ludoviciana. 6V 2 inches. 
Found from British Columbia to southern California, breeding 
in mountains. Three or four eggs, bluish green, spotted with 
brown (.95 x.75). 
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