174 CITIZEN BIRD 



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 better one." 



The American Redstart 



Length ahout five and a half inches. 



Upper parts shining hlack, marked on the wings and tail with 

 rich salmon-red. 



Under parts shining black on the neck and breast, bright salmon- 

 red on the sides, and pinkish-white on the belly. 



In the female all the parts which are black in her mate are light 

 greenish-gray, and she is clear yellow where he is red. 



A useful Summer Citizen of eastern North America, from Kan- 

 sas to Labrador. Winters in the tropics. 



A Ground Gleaner, Tree Trapper, and Sky Sweeper. 



