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BACHMAN WARBLER. 



640. Helminthophila bachmanii. 4^4 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 Charlestown, 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 sev- 

 eral years ago. 



Song. An insignificant warble or twitter. 



Nest. Of grasses and shreds of bark, on the ground 

 as is usual with this genus. Eggs white with wreaths 

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



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

 and west to Missouri. 



