. Bird-lore . re summer residents only, their migrations are lessextended than those of insectivorous birds. Color.—While there is a wide range of color in the plumage of themembers of this family, the variations are more or less closely related to thenature of the birds haunts. Thus the ground-inhabiting Sparrows arelargely streaked and lark-like in color, while the bush- or tree-hauntingFinches are generally brightly colored. External Structure.—The possession of a stout, short, cone-shaped billis the distinguishing characteristic of nearly all Finches, and is evidentlyrelated to their seed-
. Bird-lore . re summer residents only, their migrations are lessextended than those of insectivorous birds. Color.—While there is a wide range of color in the plumage of themembers of this family, the variations are more or less closely related to thenature of the birds haunts. Thus the ground-inhabiting Sparrows arelargely streaked and lark-like in color, while the bush- or tree-hauntingFinches are generally brightly colored. External Structure.—The possession of a stout, short, cone-shaped billis the distinguishing characteristic of nearly all Finches, and is evidentlyrelated to their seed-eating habits. By this member alone our Finches mayalways be known from the members of other families of eastern NorthAmerican birds. Appearance and Habits.—Finches impress one as being short-necked,thick-set, chunky birds. The ground-inhabiting Sparrows, like mostground-feeding birds, are seen either flying as they rise before one, orperching motionless with head well drawn in between the shoulders. The. •I 5 66 Bird-Lore tree-feeders—Crossbills, Purple Finches and others live among the brancheswhere they obtain food. All Sparrows are hoppers, a habit which shouldserve to distinguish certain of the ground-living species, from the HornedLark or Pipit, both of which are walkers. Son£^.—Though varying greatly in vocal ability, most Finches are finesingers.
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