THE BIRDS OF ANDROS ISLAND, BAHAMAS 53 



[The series of seven specimens presents a wide range of variation in both size 

 and color. In the largest specimen the wing measures 4.73 inches, the tail 5.33; 

 n the smallest specimen the wing measures 4.23, the tail 4.60. In one specimen 

 the cheeks, sides of the throat, and the lower throat are thickly and heavily spotted, 

 and the streaks on the flanks are very broad. In another the cheeks and sides of 

 the throat are scantily barred, and the lower throat is without spots. The other 

 specimens are variously intermediate between these. The difference in size may 

 be in part sexual. — ]. A. A.] 



5. Polioptila caerulea caesiogaster Ridgw. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. — This 

 species was very common in the low shrubs that grew in the pine-yard. It 

 was a most confiding little bird, and would sit within a few feet of you, twitching 

 its head from side to side and uttering its low, wheezy little song, apparently 

 very well pleased with its own efforts. 



*6. Compsothlypis americana Linn. Parula Warbler. — This Warbler was 

 collected in the northern part of Andros on March 26 and April 19. It was 

 only seen in two localities, and was not common. 



*7. Mniotilta varia Linn. Black-and-white Warbler. — First seen at Nicol's 

 Town on March 17. In a week or two they became quite numerous about 

 the house, but none were seen after the end of April. The three specimens pro- 

 cured were all males. Their stomachs contained the remains of beetles. 



*8. Dendroica tigrina Gmel. Cape May Warbler. — This species was not 

 common. Specimens were collected on March 22, and on April 20, two on the 

 northeast coast, one near the west side. 



9. Dendroica petechia Linn. Antillean Yellow Warbler. — But a single 

 specimen, a female, was obtained near Mangrove Cay on June 24. 



*io. Dendroica caerulescens Gmel. Black-throated Blue Warbler. — One 

 specimen was brought to us in Nicol's Town, April 11; others were collected on 

 April 19 at Red Bay on the northwestern end of Andros. They were quite com- 

 mon about the house for a few days, but none were seen after the above date. 



*ii. Dendroica striata Forst. Blackpoll Warbler. — The specimens were 

 all obtained at Conch Sound on May 19 and 20, although it was seen a little far- 

 ther south on May 23, and even a day or two later. 



12. Dendroica vigorsii Aud. Pine Warbler. — This bird was one of the 

 most common species in the pine-yard. The five specimens collected all proved to 

 be females. The stomachs of those examined contained insects and small fruits. 



13. Dendroica discolor Vieill. Prairie Warbler. — This was by far the most 

 common of the migratory Warblers. It was collected on the northern end of 

 Andros from March 22 to April 12, and a few were seen during the latter part of 

 April. 



*i4. Dendroica palmarum Gmel. Palm Warbler. — A single specimen, a 

 female, was shot at Mastic Point, May 2 ; it was hopping about on the ground 

 under the small mangroves. 



*i5. Seiurus aurocapillus Linn. Ovenbird. — This species was collected in 

 several localities on the northern end of the island. At Red Bay on the west side 

 it was quite common, and the natives knew the bird well under the name of the 



