542a. Passercidus saiuliciclicnsis savanna. 5 1/2 inches.

Breast and sides streaked with brownish, and yellow before the eye and also on bend of wing.

These finches are very abundant in eastern U. S. during migrations and a few remain in the northern parts through the summer.

Song. - A weak trill or twitter; a short chip.

Nest. - Of grasses in hollows in the ground and concealed by grass or weeds. The four grayish eggs are spotted with brown (.75 x .55).

Range. - Winters in southern U. S.; breeds from northern U. S. northward. 542b. Western Savanna Sparrow (alaudinus) is found from the Plains west to the coast ranges. It is slightly paler.