BACHMAN WARBLER. 



640. Helminthophila bachmanii. 4^ inches. 



Male, with a yellow forehead, shoulders and under- 

 parts; black cap and breast patch; female, duller and 

 with less black. 



This species was first discovered by Dr. John Bach- 

 man near Charleston, S. C., in which state and Georgia 

 most of the specimens have been secured since. It is a 

 comparatively rare bird and is known to breed only in 

 Missouri, where a nest was found several years ago. 



Song. An insignificant warble or twitter. 



Nest. Of grasses and shreds of bark, on th,e ground 

 as is usual with this genus. Eggs white with wreaths 

 of chestnut around the large end (.65 x .50). 



Range. Southeastern U. S., north to North Carolina 

 and west to Missouri. 

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