LIST OF TITR BIRDS OF COBH AM, VIRGINIA. 
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59 - Melospiza palustris. Swamp Sparrow.— 
Rather rare. Observed in spring, in April and May. Is 
very retiring in its habits, often when approached, running 
and concealing itself in tufts of grass. 
60. Melospiza fasciata Song Sparrow. —Resi¬ 
dent; common. Abundant in winter. 
61. Junco hiemalis. Snow Bird. —Winter resident; 
abundant. Arrives in autumn, October 23d; remains as 
late as April 27th. 
62. Spizella monticola. Tree Sparrow. —Win¬ 
ter resident; rather common. 
63- Spizella domestica. Chipping Sparrow.— 
Summer resident; abundant; breeds. The eggs are laid 
about May 17th. 
64. Spizella agrestis. Field Sparrow. —Resi¬ 
dent ; common ; breeds. The eggs are laid about May 
19th. 
65. Zonotrichia albicollis. White-throated 
Sparrow.— Winter resident; abundant, especially in spring 
and autumn. Arrives in autumn, October 8th ; remains 
as late as May 19th. 
66 . Passerella iliaca. Fox-coloured Sparrow. 
—Winter resident; rather common. 
67. Zamelodia ludoviciana. Rose - breasted 
Grosbeak. —Summer resident; rather rare. Arrives 
April 26th. 
68. Guiraca ccerulea. Blue Grosbeak. —Sum¬ 
mer resident; rather common. Arrives May 2d. 
69. Passerina cyanea. Indigo Bird. —Summer 
resident; abundant. Arrives May 2d or earlier. 
70. Cardinalis virginianus. Red Bird; Vir¬ 
ginia Cardinal.— Resident; abundant; breeds. In the 
breeding season this bird retires % to swampy thickets where 
it builds its nest. The eggs are laid early in May. 
