56 BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 



where other species of its family were abundant. None remain 

 later than April. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. II. pi. 91. 



HELMITHERUS VERAHVORUS. {Gtii) 

 Worm-eating Warbler. 



Adult Male. — Above, olive-green ; head striped w-ith 3'ellowish 

 brown and black on each side of the crown, which is brownish yel- 

 low ; under parts, pale brownish yellow, dull on the belly, and tinged 

 with olive on the sides. 



Adult Female. — Resembles the male, but having the plumage 

 somewhat duller. 



Length 4.60, wing 2.76, tail 1.95, tarsus .68, bill .56. 



The present species is included on the authority of Mr. N. B. 

 Moore, who claims to have seen five or si.x of these Warblers during 

 the months of November, December, and January, while at Nassau. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. II. pi. 105. 



DENDRCECA ESTIVA. (Cm.) 

 Summer Warbler. 



Adult Male. — Tarsiis less than .65 of an inch; general plumage, 

 bright yellow ; breast and sides of the body streaked with rufous ; 



