California Sage Sparrow
574.1b. Amphispiza n. canescens. 5½ inches.
Somewhat smaller than the last, and found from eastern California east to Nevada (not illustrated).
Botteri Sparrow
576. Peucæa botterii. 6¼ inches.
A larger gray sparrow, streaked with brown, and black spots. A southern bird, found in Arizona, Texas and Mexico (not illustrated).
Cassin Sparrow
578. Peucæa cassini. 5½ inches.
Found on the arid plains from Texas to Kansas, where it breeds much the same as does the Sage Sparrow.
Rufous-Winged Sparrow
579. Aimophila carpalis. 5¼ inches.
This small and paler sparrow is found on the plains of Mexico and north to Arizona. In appearance and habits it is similar to the Chipping Sparrow, and the two are frequently found in the same locality. They nest in low bushes, making them of coarse grass and lined with down and hair, in which they place four sunmarked, bluish white eggs (.70 ×.60).