. Handbook of birds of eastern North America, with keys to the species and descriptions of their plumages, nests, and eggs .. . before the pedestrian,after the manner of the VesperSparrow, from which bird, however,it may be distinguished by theblack feathers in its tail, by its chocolate back, and by the black markson its face; also by the fact that it rwns, but does not hop, and whenit flies it usually utters a whistle, whereas the Vesper Sparrow invari-ably flies off in silence. Its chief song is poured forth in the air as it soars aloft, like a Sky-lark ; but it often utters this same song
. Handbook of birds of eastern North America, with keys to the species and descriptions of their plumages, nests, and eggs .. . before the pedestrian,after the manner of the VesperSparrow, from which bird, however,it may be distinguished by theblack feathers in its tail, by its chocolate back, and by the black markson its face; also by the fact that it rwns, but does not hop, and whenit flies it usually utters a whistle, whereas the Vesper Sparrow invari-ably flies off in silence. Its chief song is poured forth in the air as it soars aloft, like a Sky-lark ; but it often utters this same song while perched on some clod orstone, especially just before dawn and after sunset, as well as in thespringtime, while the snow is yet on the ground.—Ernest E. Thompson, European Skylarks (^7,?. Alauda ariJew-sis) have been introduced severaltimes in this country. In 1887 a small colony had become establisiied nearFlatbush, Long Island, where a nest with young was found. (See Dutcher,Auk, V, 1888, p. 180.) After a supposed extinction a singing bird and nestwere observed in July, 1895. (See Proctor, Auk, xii, Oct., 1SU5.). Fig. 76. -Prairie Horned Lark. (Nat-ural size.) Family Corvid^. Crows, Jays, etc. The Corvidce are represented in all parts of the world except NewZealand. They number about two hundred species, of which twenty-five are found in North America. Our Crows and Jays inhabit wooded regions, and, although migra-tory to a limited extent, are resident throughout the year, except atthe northern limits of their range. They are omnivorous feeders,taking fruits, seeds, insects, eggs, nestlings, etc. 254 CROWS, JAYS, ETC. Crows and Jays exhibit marked traits of character and are possessedof unusual intelligence. Some systematists place them at the top ofthe Avian tree, and, if their mental development be taken into con-sideration, they have undoubted claims to this high rank. KEY TO THE SPECIES. A. Plumage black. a. Wing about 15-00; bill over 2-50 486a. Eaven. b. Wing abo
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