. Bird guide . VERMILION FLYCATCHER. 471. PyrocephaluH rubinus mexicaniis. 6 inches. Female with only a slight tinge of pink, where themale is brilliant vermilion. This is the most gorgeously plumaged species of theAmerican Flycatchers. It has all the active traits oitlip family and, to those who are only accustomed tothe demure gray plumage of most eastern species, theiirst sight of this one as he dashes after an insect isa sight never to be forgotten. Notes.—During the mating season the male oftengives a twitteiing song while poised in the air, accom-panying it by loud snapping of the mandib
. Bird guide . VERMILION FLYCATCHER. 471. PyrocephaluH rubinus mexicaniis. 6 inches. Female with only a slight tinge of pink, where themale is brilliant vermilion. This is the most gorgeously plumaged species of theAmerican Flycatchers. It has all the active traits oitlip family and, to those who are only accustomed tothe demure gray plumage of most eastern species, theiirst sight of this one as he dashes after an insect isa sight never to be forgotten. Notes.—During the mating season the male oftengives a twitteiing song while poised in the air, accom-panying it by loud snapping of the mandibles. Nest.—Saddled on limbs of trees at low elevationsfrom the ground; composed of small twigs and vege-tahl(> fibres closely felted together and often adorned onthe outside with lichens similar to the nests of the WoodIewee. Tlie four eggs are of a creamy-buft color withbold spots of brown and lilac, in a wreath around thelarge end (.73 x .54). Range.—Mexican border of tlie United States, fromTexas to
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