Length (of skin) about 4½ inches. Head and neck above, large space on
the throat and breast deep blackish brown, cheeks and sides of the neck
white, body above and sides below bright chestnut, medial portion of the
body below ashy white. Bill and legs lead color.
Hab. Oregon and California. Spec. Mus. Acad. Philada.
Obs. A beautiful little species, which appears to inhabit a large extent
of country west of the Rocky Mountains. It is easily recognized by the
bright chestnut color of the superior parts of the body.