Although this bird is called the Kentucky Warbler, we must not think
he visits that state alone.
We find him all over eastern North America. And a beautiful bird he
is.
As his name tells you he is one of a family of Warblers.
I told you somewhere else that the Finches are the largest family of
birds. Next to them come the Warblers.
Turn back now and see how many Warblers have been pictured so far.
See if you can tell what things group them as a family. Notice their
bills and feet.
This bird is usually found in the dense woods, especially where there
are streams of water.
He is a good singer, and his song is very different from that of any
of the other Warblers.
I once watched one of these birds--olive-green above and yellow
beneath. His mate was on a nest near by and he was entertaining her
with his song.
He kept it up over two hours, stopping only a few seconds between his
songs. When I reached the spot with my field-glass I was attracted by
his peculiar song. I don't know how long he had been singing. I stayed
and spent two hours with him and he showed no signs of stopping. He
may be singing yet. I hope he is.
You see him here perched on a granite cliff. I suppose his nest is
near by.
He makes it of twigs and rootlets, with several thicknesses of leaves.
It is neatly lined with fine rootlets and you will always find it on
or near the ground.
In the September and October number of "BIRDS" you will find several
Warblers and Finches. Try to keep track of them and may be you can do
as many others have done--tell the names of new birds that come along
by their pictures which you have seen in "BIRDS."
[Illustration: From col. F. M. Woodruff.
KENTUCKY WARBLER.]