Chapter VII 

 SEMI-PENSILE, PENSILE OR HANGING NESTS 



465. Acadian or Green-crested Flycatcher: Empidonax 

 virescens (Vieill.) 



Adult — Upper parts olive green; wings and tail dark brownish 

 black ; under parts greenish white on the breast to pale yel- 

 low on sides of belly; throat and belly white. Length — 



5-75- 

 Breeding Range — ^The Eastern States from Connecticut south- 

 ward. 



Davie, in speaking of the nest of the Acadian Flycatcher, says: 

 "In the manner of attachment it resembles the nests of the vireos, 

 being fastened by the rim, while the bottom is unsupported ; " 

 it is made of grasses, weeds, seeds, and shreds of bark, and is 

 frequently suspended over running water. The eggs, numbering 

 only 2 or 3, are buff, with spots and specks of reddish brown, 

 chiefly round the larger end. Size — .74 x . 54. 



These birds are found mostly in the dense forest regions, 

 where they breed early in June. The nests are often found in 

 the witch-hazel bush. 



498. Red-winged Blackbird: Agelaius phceniceus (Linn.) 



Eggs pale greenish blue or pearly white with either blotches 

 or scrawls of dark purplish brown, faint cloudy blotches of the 

 same colour, and spots of black. 



See Page 77, Chapter IV. 



498b. Florida Redwing: A. p. bryantl Rldgw. 



Egg similar to those of the preceding species. 

 See Page 78, Chapter IV. 

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