The BROWN-THROATED MEADOW WARBLER (_Pratincola rubetra_) presents a very
variegated appearance, owing to the broad reddish grey border fringing
the blackish brown feathers, with which the upper part of its body is
covered. The under side is light yellowish white; the chin, a streak over
the eyes, and the centre of the wings are pure white. All the colours in
the plumage of the female are indistinct; a stripe over the eyes is of a
yellowish shade, and the light-coloured spot on the wings very faintly
indicated. In the young birds the upper part of the body is a mixture of
rust-red and greyish black, striped longitudinally with reddish yellow.
The pale red feathers on the under side are diversified with reddish
yellow spots, and tipped with greyish black. The eyes of all are deep
brown, the beak and feet black. The body is five inches and a half long,
and eight broad; the wing measures two inches and a half, and the tail
two inches. The habits of this bird so closely resemble those of the
following species that one description will serve for both.