Range. Nests from South Carolina and Missouri to Connecticut and Iowa; winters in the tropics.
Washington, quite common S.R., Apl. 28-Sept. 15. Ossining, common S.R., May 7-Aug. 23. Cambridge, A.V., one instance, Sept.
Comparatively few bird students can claim close acquaintance with this slow-moving, dull-colored bird who lives on or near the ground, usually in dry woodlands. Its song, resembling that of the Chipping Sparrow, will attract only an attentive ear, while its local distribution further prevents it from being more commonly known. It nests on the ground, the white, brown-marked eggs being laid in May.
BACHMAN'S WARBLER
Vermivora bachmani. [Case 5], Figs. 20, 21
All but the central pair of feathers with white spots near the end; no wing-bars; size small, the bill sharply pointed and slightly decurved. L. 4½.
Range. In summer known from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas and Missouri; in winter recorded only from Cuba.
When migrating, this little-known species associates with other bird travelers and may be found high or low. When nesting, it frequents swampy woods and, although it usually sings from the tree-tops, it builds in bushes within a few feet of the ground, laying 3-4 white eggs in the latter half of April or in May. Its song has been compared to that of both the Parula Warbler and the Chipping Sparrow.
BLUE-WINGED WARBLER
Vermivora pinus. [Case 7], Fig. 35
Outer tail-feathers white near the end; two white wing-bars; female duller than the male.
Range. Nests from Missouri and Virginia north to Minnesota and Connecticut; winters in the tropics.