1 2 American Birds 



iridescent scales same as throat. Feathers of throat prolonged in a 

 rufF. Back and middle tail feathers greenish without any rufous or 

 white. Tail forked. Adult female similar, except on head and tai'. 

 No metallic scales on head, but greenish like back. Throat specke>l 

 with rose. Common resident throughout California. 



