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but with the accent on the fourth from the last 

 syllable. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives the first of 

 May. Leaves September I5th. 



Remarks: Sometimes known as the "Wild 

 Canary." 



26. CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER 



Haunts: Roadsides, upland meadows and 

 cultivated land. 



Description: Male: cheeks and under parts 

 white, with chestnut sides meeting a black line 

 from bill; another black line thru eye; crown 

 yellow; back, wings and tail greenish with black 

 markings. Yellowish wing-bars. White in tail. 

 Female: similar but colors paler and with less 

 or no black and chestnut. 



Field-marks: Yellowish crown and the 

 chestnut sides of the male. 



Size and Shape: Length 5.1 inches. 



Song: Similar to the Yellow Warbler's but 

 with the accent on the third instead of the fourth 

 from the last syllable. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives May 1st and 

 remains until October. 



27. OVENBIRD 



Haunts: Woods. 



Description: Above, olive. Below, whitish 

 with brown streaks. Center of crown dull 

 orange with black borders. 



Field-marks : Orange in crown. 

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