RUFOUS SEDGE WARBLER. 93 
the two long middle ones reddish buff, the others reddish 
buff over two thirds of their length, each gradually shortening, 
then crossed: by a broad band of black, the remainder white, 
the outside paler on each side, with the largest portion of 
white. Underneath the tail is marked as on the upper surface, 
but is not so bright. Upper tail coverts, reddish buff. Legs, 
toes, and claws, pale brown. 
