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Rh 66. "Amphispiza bilineata, (Cass.)

Much more common in summer than winter. The nests are placed in low, thick bushes, rarely more than two feet from the ground. The eggs, when fresh, have a decided bluish tinge. — (Sennett, B. Bio Grande, 18.— Poospiza &., Dresser, Ibis, 1865, 488.)

67. Spizella socialis, (Wils.)

April.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1865, 489.— Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 19.)

68. Spizella pallida, (Swains.)

Very abundant during the winter months, but I do not think that any remain to breed. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1865, 489.— Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 19.)

69. Melospiza melodia, (Wils.)

February and December.

70. Melospiza lincolni, (And.)

Very common in winter. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1865, 489. — Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 18.)

71. Feucsea arizonae, Ridgw.

Found in some abundance on a salt prairie about nine miles from Fort Brown, but obtained with difficulty, as they could rarely be flushed from among the tall grass. Its notes were frequently heard, and are quite pleasing. A nest found June 16, 1877, was placed among the roots of a tussock of grass : it was made of blades and stems of grasses, and was rather deep, but so frail that it fell to pieces on removal. The eggs, four in number, were quite fresh. They are unspotted white, strongly tinged with greenish- blue, and measure .82 by .63.