VARIED THRUSH. 
763. Ixoreus ncevius. 9 % inches. 
Range.—Pacific coast, from Alaska to Mexico, breeding in 
Oregon, Washington and California. They breed quite abun¬ 
dantly ’ in the northern ranges in California and north to 
Alaska. Their nest is placed in small trees and bushes, 
usually near the ground, and is made of twigs, weeds and 
grass, lined with moss. Their eggs, usually four in num¬ 
ber, are greenish blue, sharply spotted with few spots of 
dark brown (1.12 x.80). They have a pleasing song, which is 
rarely heard in their southern range. 
WHEATEAR. 
765. Saxicola cenantlie. 6 inches. 
Range.—Alaska and accidental in Colorado, breeding in 
Asia. They nest in crevices of cliffs or in stone walls, build¬ 
ing a rude nest of sticks and weeds, lined with hair and 
feathers. Their four or five eggs are a pale greenish blue 
(.90 x .60). 
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