CRESTED FLYCATCHER. 
452. Myiarchus crinitus. 9 inches. 
This is more an eastern bird, but is found in Texas an 
through Central America. They nest in cavities of trees it 
being made of twigs, weeds, grasses, and invariably 
snake skin. They lay from four to six eggs of a bufii color 
scratched and spotted with rich shades of brown and lavende 
(.85 x .65). (Not illustrated.) 
ARIZONA CRESTED FLYCATCHER. 
453. Myiarchus magister magister. 9 fa inches. _ 
The throat and breast are lighter than the previous bird, an 
the under parts are a paler yellow. Its nesting habits are the 
same as above even to including the piece of snakes i , 
place of it part of a lizard skin will answer their purpose. 
ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER. 
454. Myiarchus cinerascens. S 1 /^ inches. . 
A much more quiet bird than either of the above, m oo s as 
well as in actions. The upper parts are grayish brown, while tne 
under parts, breast and throat are almost white. They build theii 
nests in the giant cactus or in holes of stumps, lining the cavity 
with roots and grass or bits of rubbish of almost any kind, and 
generally include the piece of snake skin as do the .ones above. 
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