the feathers light-edged ; tail short, square, brown, many of the quills 

 light-edged; bill and feet lead-color. Length, 5.95 inches. 



Migratory. Arrives early in May, leaves late in September. Nests rather low in trees, 

 chiefly in woods or orchards. A beautiful bird and an accomplished vocalist. 



PLATE XLIII. RED-EYED V1REO. RED-EYED GREENLET. 



Vireo olivaceus. 



Above light olive-green ; crown ash edged with darker ; a white 

 streak passes through and beyond the eye ; cheeks pale green ; throat 

 and breast yellowish ; belly white tinged on sides with yellow, and 

 terminating under the rump in light yellow ; tail short, nearly even, 

 brown, the quills edged with greenish ; lower mandible lighter than the 

 upper one ; wings long, in color like the tail ; feet lead-color ; eyes 

 red. Length, 6.20 inches. 



Migratory. Arrives middle of May, leaves early in October. Its nest is pensile and 

 is attached to the branch of a tree, usually in woods. A sweet singer. 



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