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 l.lOx.80; June. 



Range. Breeds in northern U. S. 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 ( 1.03 x. 75); June. 



Range. Breeds in the United States north to Mass., 

 southern Minn, and Oregon. Winters in the West Indies 

 and Central America. 



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