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182. Lark Sparrow, Lark Finch ( Chondestes grannnacus). 
A bird found chiefly in semi-prairie country. Usually 
common. 
183. Harris' Sparrow ( Zonotrichia querula). 
Migrant, spring and fall. Usually abundant in the latter 
season. 
184. White-crowned Sparrow ( Zonotrichia leucophrys). 
Like the last but less common. 
What is known as Gambel’s or the Intermediate Sparrow, 
a western variety of this species, occurs regularly during 
the migrations, often in considerable numbers. 
185. Wi-iite-throated Sparrow ( Zonotrichia albicollis). 
Common summer resident, breeding throughout the ever¬ 
green portion of the county. 
186. Tree Sparrow ( Spizella monticola) . 
An abundant migrant spring and fall. 
187. Chipping Sparrow, “Chippy,” Hair-bird ( Spizella socialis). 
Common, often breeding familiarly about houses and in 
towns. 
188. Cray-coeored Sparrow ( Spizclla pallida). 
Abundant. 
189. Seate-coeorEd Junco, Snow Bird ( Junco hyemalis). 
An abundant summer bird throughout the evergreen re¬ 
gion. Elsewhere migrant spring and fall. 
An occasional example of the western variety known as 
the Oregon Junco, may be found among the migrating 
flocks. 
190. Song Sparrow ( Melospiza melodia). 
Common summer resident. 
191. Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii). 
Found chiefly in the evergreen forests. Probably breeds, 
but apparently not common. 
192. Swamp Sparrow ( Melospiza georgiana). 
Common. A bird of wet swamps, especially where grown 
up in bushes. 
193. Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca). 
A common migrant spring and fall. 
194. Tow 11 EE, Chewink, “Ground Robin” (Pipilo cry thro phthal- 
mus). 
A common bird in woodlands. 
