BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 7 1 



sides of the belly streaked with dark brown ; crissum, white ; legs, 

 pale flesh-color. The female does not differ from the male. 



Length 5.S0, wing 3.05, tail 2.30, tarsus .90, bill .58. 



The Golden-crowned Thrush is not uncommon throughout the 

 islands during the winter months, seeming to prefer the thick undei-- 

 growth to the more open portions of the country. Dr. Bryant found 

 it common at Nassau in 1S66. None remain later than April. Its 

 food consists principally of insects. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. III. pi. 14S. 



SEIC/RUS NOVEBORACENSIS. (Cm) 

 Water Thrush. 



Local Name. — Night Walker. 



Winter Plumage, Male. — Above, olive-brown, with a slight shade 

 of green ; a superciliary line from the bill to the nape ; pale yellow, 

 showing faint indications of brown; a band of pale brown jDasses 

 through the eye from bill to nape ; under parts, pale yellow; breast 

 and sides heavily streaked, and throat finely spotted with dark 

 brown ; wings and tail, oli\-e-brown. The female resembles the male. 



Length 5.50, wing 2.S0, tail 2.20, tarsus .So, bill .50. 



This, as well as the preceding species, is called Night Walker 

 by the inhabitants. It frequents damp ground, seeming to prefer 

 that which is surrounded by an almost impenetrable undergrowth. 



