. Bird guide . HENSLOW SPAaROW 547. Pa.^serherhnlus hensloivii. 5 inches. Crown and nape greenish, streaked with black; breastand sides buffy, streaked with black; tail feathers nar-row and pointed. This species is of a more southern distribution thantlie last, being rarely found in New England, but quitecommon in favorable localities south of Virginia. LECONTE SPARROW. 548. PuiiserlLerhidus lecuntei. o inches. Hind head chestnut and gray; sides of head, throatlireast and flanks a rich buff color. Song.—A grasshopper-like squeaking. Nest.—Of grasses in hollows of the ground oninairies; eggs gr
. Bird guide . HENSLOW SPAaROW 547. Pa.^serherhnlus hensloivii. 5 inches. Crown and nape greenish, streaked with black; breastand sides buffy, streaked with black; tail feathers nar-row and pointed. This species is of a more southern distribution thantlie last, being rarely found in New England, but quitecommon in favorable localities south of Virginia. LECONTE SPARROW. 548. PuiiserlLerhidus lecuntei. o inches. Hind head chestnut and gray; sides of head, throatlireast and flanks a rich buff color. Song.—A grasshopper-like squeaking. Nest.—Of grasses in hollows of the ground oninairies; eggs greenish white thickly specked withwnisn (.(). Range.—Breeds in the Great Plains from Dakota toManitoba, and winters southeastward to the South At-lantic and Gulf States. SHARP-TAILED SPAREOW. 549. PajixeHurliiihis ciinildcnlns. 5% inches. Back of head grwuish; sitles of head, breast andflanks buff with black streaks; tail feathers sharp. Salt marshes along the seacoast or along streamsemptying into t
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