BACHMAN WARBLER. 



640. Vermivora hachmani. 4V^ inches. 



Male, with a yellow forehead, shoulders and under- 

 parts; black cap and breast patch; female, duller and 

 with less black. 



This species was first discovered by Dr. John Bacb- 

 man near Charleston, S. C. 



Song.— An insignificant warble or twitter, similar to 

 the song of the Parula. 



Nest. — In low bushes or briers, one to three feet above 

 ground. Made of fine grasses and leaf skeletons, lined 

 with black fibres. Found breeding by Widmann in 

 Missouri, by Embody in Kentucky and by Wayne in 

 South Carolina. Eggs 4 in number; pure white (.63 x 

 .48). 



Range. — Southeastern U. S., north to North Carolina 

 and west to Missouri. Rare and local in distribution. 

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