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its size and its bright, foxy-red color. It 
is a beautiful singer. I have seen it here 
in the spring, but have never heard a 
note from it here. In Illinois, however, 
I have heard its song, and think its song 
more musical, and with more variations, 
than that of any other sparrow. 
The Savannah Sparrow is not common 
here, and it is so shy and retiring in its 
habit that we seldom see it. Its notes 
are peculiar and not very musical. It can 
be known from the others by the yellow 
edge to its wings. 
The Swamp Sparrow you will seldom 
see. It is here, but only to be found in 
thick, brushy swamps. Its note is pleas- 
ing, and you may hear it in May if you are 
walking through the woods and swamps 
back of Plainville. 
The White-crowned Sparrow is among 
the largest of this species, butit is rarely 
seen here. 
The White-throated Sparrow is also 
large for its species. It visits us in the 
