Further Notes on the American Crossbill in California
Further Notes on the American Crossbill in California
In the last issue of this magazine, page 102, I neglected to state that the second example of Loxia curvirostra minor referred to had also been obtained at Nicasio. The exact date is not known, but it was many years ago and doubtless in winter.
Under the name minor, Mr. F. S. Daggett has recorded six Crossbills as taken December 26, 1898, in Pasadena (Bull. Cooper Orn. Club, 1 May 1899, p. 51). At my request Mr. Daggett has sent me the measurements of these specimens, now in his collection at Oak Park, Illinois. With very little doubt, the form they represent is also L. c. minor just as originally recorded. Perhaps others of our winter records for the state pertain to the small race. Collectors having specimens should re-examine them.
Joseph Grinnell
Berkeley, California.
