(Zonotrichia leucophrys. 554.)
Ashy-gray; rump, tail and wings, brown, streaked with black; crown conspicuously striped with black and white; no yellow; two white wing-bars; in flocks, often with White-throated Sparrows; scratches with both feet; notice the song. [White-throated Sparrow.]
49. PALM WARBLER. 5 in.
(Dendroica palmarum. 672.)
Streaky olive-gray; chestnut cap; yellow line over eye; beneath yellowish (brightest on throat and under tail) streaked with brown; feeds on ground in flocks; constantly tilts its tail up and down. [Water-Thrushes.]
50. HENSLOW SPARROW. 5 in.
(Coterniculus henslowii. 547.)
Back conspicuously marked and streaked, showing much chestnut; head and neck a peculiar greenish tinge, finely lined with black; below tinged with buff and finely streaked; dark stripes and spots on sides of head; sharp tail; hides in the grass and can be carefully observed only with patience.
51. GRINNELL WATER-THRUSH. 5-3/4 in.
(Seiurus noveboracensis notabilis. 675a.)