Handbook of Birds of Eastern North America

The book that made American bird-watching possible in the field: keys, plumages, songs and habits for every species of the East, by the man who ran ornithology at the American Museum.

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Remarks (Female of this species) (II)

The female of this species is rather a puzzling bird, and may be mistaken for a Sparrow. Its unstreaked back and the slight tinge of blue generally present on the outer web of the wing- and tail-feathers should serve should serve to distinguish it.

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