MORELLET SHEED-EATER. 
602. Sporephila morelieti sharpei. 4% inches. 
The male of this interesting little species requires at 
least three years in which to obtain the perfect plumage 
as shown in our illustration. The majority of birds 
seen will be in intermediate stages of plumage between 
that of the adult female and this one. These little fel- 
lows are usually found in thickets or patches of briars 
and are quite tame. 
Note.—During the breeding season the male has a 
sprightly song similar to that of the Indigo Bunting. 
Nest.—The nests are made of fine grass and placed 
in bushes or young trees. The eges are bluish green 
spotted rather evenly with brown (.65 x .48). 
Range.—Southeastern Texas and southward into 
Mexico. 
