KENNICOTT WARBLER.
747. Acanthopneuste borealis. 5 inches.
Range.—In Alaska casually. Breeds in the extreme northern part of Asia. Their nest and eggs have not been found on this continent as far as we know at present. They build on the ground in a tussock of grass, laying from three to five white eggs finely spotted with chestnut (.70 × .50).
WESTERN GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET.
748a. Regulus satrapa olivaceus. 4½ inches.
Range.—Alaska to southern California, on the Pacific coast. These little birds are found commonly in company with small flocks of the [Chickadee], and like them may be seen hanging on the under side of the outer ends of the coniferous trees in search of their insect food. They nest in the northern part of their range, building large, comfortable-looking structures of needles from the pines, strips of vines and grass, nicely lined with feathers. Four to eight eggs, dull white, spotted with brown and lilac (.55 × .42).
RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET.
749. Regulus calendula. 5 inches.
Range.—North America, breeding mostly north of the United States or in the Rocky Mountain regions farther south.
