55. BLACK AND WHITE CREEPER. 5-1/4 in.
(Mniotilta varia. 636.)
Black and white, striped; white belly; female shows more white below; creeps up and down trees like the [Nuthatches]; song rapid and rasping, “he´-ho, he´-ho, he´-ho.” [Black-poll Warbler.]
56. BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER. 5-1/4 in.
(Dendroica virens. 667.)
Olive-green; bright yellow cheeks; throat and upper part of breast, black; white wing-bars; song, repeated often and rapidly, “chee, chee, chee, chee, char, chee.” [Cape May Warbler.] [Hooded Warbler.]
57. RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. 9-1/2 in.
(Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 406)
Black and white, not streaked; entire head, neck and upper part of breast, crimson; pure white belly; note, a loud “kr-r-r-r r.” [Red-bellied Woodpecker.]