Descriptions of a New Species and Three New Subspecies of Birds from Arizona

Cardinalis cardinalis.CArbDINAL.-Abundantresident, particularly in the heavily wooded bottom lands of the Mississippi on both sides of the river.Nesting begins early in April or even by the last of March.I have found good-sized young by the middle of April.Nests are placed in bushes and thorn trees, near the ground, or in roots of fallen trees.The eggs are two, three, or four in number.33. Habia ludoviciana.ROsSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK.-Common summer resident.This is a well-known song bird, and is found in many parts of the city as well as in the deepest woods.The nests, of which I have examined a large number, are placed in the tops of trees and saplings.The eggs can be seen from below in most cases.They are from four to six in number.34. Passerina cyanea.INDIGO BuNTING.-Awell known bird in this locality, coming from the south in late April or by the first of May.By the last of May nesting has begun.Three or four eggs are deposited, and the Cowbird usually adds one or more.The nest is built in grass, weeds, or briars, or in the sprouts at the foot of a tree.35.Spiza americana.DickcisseEL.-Abundantsummer resident, breeding in clover fields, where many nests can be found in a limited area.These are placed inthe tops of clumps of clover or in shorter growth.I have found them sunk in the ground.The eggs are two, three, or four, in number.