. Bird guide . LINCOLN SPARROW. 583. Melospiza Iincoli]ii. 5% inches. Upper parts extensively brown and black; breast andsides bright buff with fine black streaks. These flinches are quite abundant in the West, especial-ly during migrations, but are rather uncommon in theeastern states. Their habits are similar in some respectsto both those of the Song Sparrow and of the Grass-hopper Sparrow. They are very lively at all times andin the mating season quite pugnacious. They sit forminutes at a time upon the top of a busn pouring fortlitheir melody, and they have one of the most brilliantsongs of
. Bird guide . LINCOLN SPARROW. 583. Melospiza Iincoli]ii. 5% inches. Upper parts extensively brown and black; breast andsides bright buff with fine black streaks. These flinches are quite abundant in the West, especial-ly during migrations, but are rather uncommon in theeastern states. Their habits are similar in some respectsto both those of the Song Sparrow and of the Grass-hopper Sparrow. They are very lively at all times andin the mating season quite pugnacious. They sit forminutes at a time upon the top of a busn pouring fortlitheir melody, and they have one of the most brilliantsongs of any of the family. Song.—Loud, clear and gurgling, after the style ofthe house Wren; call, a metallic chirp. Nest.—Of grass, on the ground, in tufts of grass orunder small shrubs; eggs pale greenish white, heavilymarked with chestnut (.80 x .58). Range.—N. A., breeding from northern V. S. toLabrador and Alaska; ■\\inters in southern half of U. S. ?08 SWAMP SPARROW. 584. Melospiza gcorgiana. 5% inches.
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