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THE GRASSHOPPER WARBLER. 



{Salicaria locustella.) 



'' I "HE third species of this genus which is 

 ^ a regular summer migrant to this country 

 is the Grasshopper Warbler, so called from its 

 peculiar sibilant note. In its general appearance 

 it is most like the Sedge Warbler, but is larger 

 in ever}' way, and has the upper part of the 

 plumage more variegated, no superciliary streak, 

 and the throat minutely spotted. This last 

 feature, however, is peculiar to the male. In 

 habits, haunts, and in t'le character of its nest 



