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Richardson 1937
59.
Brewer Sparrow (Zonotrichia breweri)
May 26, 1937 north 20 mi A., Warner Valley, Oregon. - As men-
tioned in the general comment for today, this
species was common on a high sagebrush
mesa. Many birds were singing but the estab-
lishment of definite territories was obscure
(probably as little time was had for study). One
bird was seen with nesting material. A second
bird stayed near it so it went from bush
to bush apparently with no nest yet started.
Suddenly the second bird (?) copulated with
the first (?), the nest material still held in the
mouth. A third bird appeared and a chase
of all three ensued but which remained the
aggressor was undetermined.
June 3, 1937 Barley Camp, Warner Mts., Oregon - This species
is still present though this location is several
thousand feet higher than the 20-mile Cr. camp.
Their distribution is still restricted, however,
to the Artemesia (still common though some-
what dwarfed) - typically to extensive sagebrush
areas and rarely where conifers or opens
intertwine much with sagebrush.