YELLOW RAIL 
215. Coturnicops noveboracensis. 7 in. 
This is a handsome bird, the entire plumage having 
a glossy lustre. The back is blackish, with all the 
feathers edged with white, while the head, neck and 
breast have a peculiar yellowish-brown shade. 
Nest.—On the ground; made of rushes and grass 
woven and twisted together; the 6 to 12 eggs are rich 
buff color, specked in a wreath about the large end, with 
reddish-brown; size 1.10 x .80; June. 
Range.—Breeds in northern U. 8. and southern Can- 
ada; winters in the southern states. 
BLACK RAIL 
216. Creciscus jamaicensis. 5 in. 
Much smaller than any of our other rails; very dark. — 
Notes.—A peculiar, loud clicking sound. 
Nest.—Of grass and rushes, well cupped to receive the 
6 to 12 eggs; these are creamy white, speckled with 
reddish brown (1.03x.75); June. 
Range.—Breeds in the United States north to Mass., 
southern Minn. and Oregon. Winters in the West Indies 
and Central America. 
