302 BIRDS OF NORTH CAROLINA 



305. Oporornis formosus (Wils.). KENTUCKY WARBLER. 



Description. Bright olive-green above; pure yellow below; forehead and sides of head black; 

 a yellow superciliary line curving around eye behind. Measurements of 28 Raleigh specimens: 

 L., 5.25-5.75; W., 2.62-2.87; T., 1.87-2.18. 



Range. Eastern United States, breeding from North Carolina northward; winters in Mexico 

 and Central America. 



Range in North Carolina. Summer resident in the central and western portions of the State. 



FIG. 245. KENTUCKY WARBLER. 



The Kentucky Warbler is not an uncommon bird in damp, shady woods, and 

 ranges in the mountains up to 4,000 feet elevation. It arrives during the latter 

 half of April and leaves about the end of September, though it has been noted 

 once in mid-October. The nest is built on the ground, in woods, and is composed 

 of dead leaves, lined with grass, rootlets, and pine straw. The eggs, which are 

 laid in May or June, have a white ground-color, and are spotted and speckled with 

 brown and lilac-gray, chiefly at the larger end. Size .73 x .57. 



This is a handsome species, with a loud song somewhat resembling that of the 

 Carolina Wren. Being very shy, it is, however, more often heard than seen. 



306. Oporornis agilis (Wils.). CONNECTICUT WARBLER. 



Description. Olive-green, ashy on head; throat and breast brownish ashy; otherwise yellow 

 below; a continuous white orbital ring. L., 5.40; W., 2.90; T., 1.90; B. from N., .32. 



Range. Eastern North America, breeding chiefly or entirely north of the United States; 

 winter home not yet known. 



Range in North Carolina. So far, only known as a migrant at Raleigh and Highlands. 



FIG. 246. CONNECTICUT WARBLER. 



The Connecticut Warbler has been taken in the State but twice. Once was at 

 Raleigh, on October 15, 1884 where it has also been seen on October 15 and 24, 

 1896, and on October 13, 1898. 



