Field Notes · Catnum 106554 · score 2 — low uncertainty
Nest situated in thicket 8 ft from ground in bush. Composed of fine twigs. Coloration of eggs plain white, speckled with purple brown of various shades.
Metadata · Catnum 106554
Date18 Apr 1910
LocalityVictoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Coordinates26.88166667, -113.145 ↗ map
CollectorArmstrong, Frank B.
Eggs in Set3
Specimen Typee
Incubationunknown
Identificationunknown
Nest Height2.44 m (8 feet)
Nest Supportbush
Nest Materialsfine twigs
Nest Settingthicket
Nest NotesColoration of eggs plain white, speckled with purple brown of various shades.
Further Details2009/3
✦ Anecdote
The egg description is unusual for Northern Cardinal, as their eggs are typically pale blue-green or buff with brown spots, not plain white with purple-brown speckles, suggesting possible misidentification.