‘THE FIERY-CROWNED RINGLET.

Tue little Ringlet is found in evory part
of the United States. It resembles the
fiery-crested wren in appearance, having
the same-golden crown, and being nearly
of the same size. The plumage is brilliant
and varied, the prevailing color being
yellowish-olive. During their visits to the
Southern States, these birds are very
active in gleaning up insects and lurking
larves; for which they search the. gardens
and orchards. They may be seen hopping
from twig to twig, sometimes in company
with the lively chickadee, and occasionally
giving a feeble chirp. About the first of

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