120 FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



the eye to the back of the head. Chin, throat, and breast 

 bright yellow, with streaks at the sides of reddish-brown 

 and olive. The back is bright reddish-brown, with tinges 

 of yellowish-green ; the lower part is a reddish -brown. 

 The tail is slightly forked, of a dusky black colour, with 

 some, white markings on the outside feathers, which are 

 very perceptible in flight. Legs, toes, and claws are a 

 light yellowish-brown, with a reddish tinge. 



As a rule, the female is altogether duller in colour than 

 her mate, and the tail is lighter, and has a smaller propor- 

 tion of white on the outside feathers. 



When first fledged, the young bird is of a dull yellowish- 

 brown, the brighter portions of the plumage not being 

 attained until the bird is fully grown. 



