15. TOWHEE. 8-3/4 in.
(Pipilo erythrophthalmus. 587.)
Black above and black bib (female rich brown); reddish-brown sides; white underneath; outer tail-feathers white; scratches about under bushes; brilliant notes, “tow-hee´” and “che-wink´.” [Robin.]
16. DOWNY WOODPECKER. 6-1/4 in.
(Dryobates pubescens medianus. 394c.)
Bill small; closely resembles the Hairy Woodpecker but is scarcely larger than the English Sparrow and has the outer tail-feathers barred with black. [Hairy Woodpecker.] [Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.]
17. GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET. 4 in.
(Regulus satrapa. 748.)
Olivaceous; two whitish wing-bars; orange-yellow stripe edged with black on crown; restless and fearless; often seen feeding in evergreens; note, rapid “tzee, tzee, tzee.” [Ruby-Crowned Kinglet.]