the feathers light-edged ; tail short, square, brown, many of the quills 
light-edged; bill and feet lead-color. Length, 5.95 inches. 
Migratory. Arrives early in May, leaves late in September. Nests rather low in trees, 
chiefly in woods or orchards. A beautiful bird and an accomplished vocalist. 
PEATE XLII RED-EYED VIREO, RED-EYED GREENLET. 
Vireo olivaceus. 
Above light olive-green ; crown ash edged with darker ; a white 
streak passes through and beyond the eye: cheeks pale green ; throat 
and breast yellowish; belly white tinged on sides with yellow, and 
terminating under the rump in light yellow ; tail short, nearly even, 
brown, the quills edged with greenish ; lower mandible lighter than the 
upper one; wings long, in color like the tail; feet lead-color : eves 
red. Length, 6.20 inches. 
Migratory. Arrives middle of May, leaves early in October. Its nest is pensile and 
is attached to the branch of a tree, usually in woods. A sweet singer. 
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