PALM WARBLER
672. Dendroica palmarum. 5¼ inches
No wing bars, but white spots on the outer tail feathers; crown, cheeks and streaks on the sides chestnut.
During migrations you will find these Warblers along roadsides, in open woods and scrubby pastures. They are of a very nervous temperament and, when at rest or when walking, are continually flirting their tail, a habit which none of the Warblers, except the [Water-thrush], seem to have. They are one of the earliest of the family to appear in the spring, reaching northern United States in April.
Song.—A short trill; an ordinary Warbler chirp.
Nest.—On the ground under shrubs, or sunken in moss; made of fine grasses, bark and moss; the four eggs are creamy white with reddish-brown spots.
Range.—Interior of N. A., breeding in the interior of British America; winters in southern U. S. 672a. Yellow Palm Warbler (hypochrysea) is brighter yellow below; it is found in eastern N. A., breeding north of Nova Scotia; winters along the Gulf.
