84 BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 



This little Vireo is very abundant throughout the islands. I 

 found it especially common in the neighborhood of Nassau. Dr. 

 Bryant considered it quite rare, as he says, " This species of Vireo 

 is, I think, undescribed. It is not a common bird ; three specimens 

 were all I obtained. When first seen, I mistook it for the White- 

 eyed Vireo. I noticed nothing remarkable in its habits. All the 

 specimens procured were actively engaged in hunting insects in 

 small trees in the midst of a clearing, about three miles from the 

 city, on the road leading to the south side of the island. The first 

 specimen was procured in March, the other two, a pair, in May." 



It is a resident, and breeds in June; but I was unable to find 

 the nest, although during the latter part of the month I observed 

 several birds which evidently had young. The stomachs of several 

 specimens which I dissected contained the remains of berries and 

 insects. 



