MARYLAND YELLOW-THROAT. 



Geotblypis tricbas. 



Above olive-green, brownish on the head ; chin, throat and upper- 

 breast yellow ; belly light buff, shaded on the sides with brown ; under- 

 side of the rump yellow ; a black band on the forehead passes back- 

 ward through and beyond the eyes ; wings brown, many of the feathers 

 edged with light olive ; tail nearly even, same color as wings ; bill dark ; 

 feet pale. Length, 5.30 inches. 



Migratory. Arrives early in May, leaves early in October. Nests usually upon the 

 ground, sometimes low in thickets. 



A shy bird ; not given to frequent flights, and generally seen hopping about upon the 

 ground or flitting amongst the shrubbery. Song vigorous and rich, but not varied. 



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