Marshall, 1942 Spizella passerina San Ignacio, 3000ft., Dept. Chalatenango, El Salvador March 5 2032 taken on grd. where feeding with 5 or 6 others or in very short grass 1" high, grazed off in open pine forest (P. Stocarpa) - typical chippy habitat - sparse pine growth over almost bare ground - plenty of clear ground - no bushes - feeding with Sialia sialis - would flush singly or in groups & perch in lower horiz. branches. Rather common - commonest bird in the pine. F - ova's beginning to enlarge. Not paired, however. April 6 F 2269 taken on grd. at dusk. M's singing in pines.