PLATE LIV.-OVEN-BIRD. GOLDEN-CROWNED THRUSH. 



Seiurus aurocapillus. 



Upper-parts, including wings and tail, uniform olive-green ; crown 

 with two lateral stripes of black inclosing a wider stripe of brownish- 

 orange; a pale ring around the eye ; underneath white with black spots 

 and streaks on breast and sides ; tail nearly even ; bill and feet pale. 

 Length, 6.15 inches. 



Migratory. Arrives early in May, leaves late in October. Its nest is built on the 

 ground and is roofed with leaves and grass resembling a "Dutch-oven" in shape, hence 

 the popular name Oven-bird. 



The song has been likened to the syllables quicba-qiiicha-qiiicba repeated rapidly and 

 often. It is begun softly, and grows continuously louder with an even crescendo. 



There is another song indeed, less often uttered, more elaborate than the ordinary per- 

 formance ; Dr. Coues calls it a " luxurious, nuptial song." The bird is a walker. 



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