. The birds of California : a complete, scientific and popular account of the 580 species and subspecies of birds found in the state. Birds; Birds. The Sage Thrasher. SAGE THRASHER Nesting.— Nest: A substantial structure of thorny twigs (Sarcobatus preferred), sometimes slightly domed, with a heavy inner cup of fine bark-strips (sage); placed without attempt at concealment in sage-bush or greasewood. Eggs: 4 or 5; rich dark bluish green (niagara green), heavily spotted or blotched with chocolate and "egg- gray"—among the handsomest. Av. size x 18 (.98 x .71). Season: May 1- June
. The birds of California : a complete, scientific and popular account of the 580 species and subspecies of birds found in the state. Birds; Birds. The Sage Thrasher. SAGE THRASHER Nesting.— Nest: A substantial structure of thorny twigs (Sarcobatus preferred), sometimes slightly domed, with a heavy inner cup of fine bark-strips (sage); placed without attempt at concealment in sage-bush or greasewood. Eggs: 4 or 5; rich dark bluish green (niagara green), heavily spotted or blotched with chocolate and "egg- gray"—among the handsomest. Av. size x 18 (.98 x .71). Season: May 1- June 15; one or two broods. General Range.—Western United States and southern British Columbia. Breeds in the artemisia of Upper Sonoran and Lower Transition from south-central British Columbia south to east-central California and east to central Montana, western Nebraska, and northern New Mexico. Winters from southern California and central 728. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dawson, William Leon, 1873-1928; Dickey, Donald R. (Donald Ryder), 1887-1932; Pierce, Wright M; Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953; Brooks, Allan, 1869-1946. San Diego ; Los Angeles ; San Francisco : South Moulton Company
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