. Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;. FIG. 270. -- House-wren ( aedon). species can be said to be commonly known except tocareful observers of birds ; for during the migrationsthey hide in thickets, and are extremely shy. The Vireonidae include the vireos, or greenlets, bright,handsome, and exclusively American birds. The com- THE ENGLISH SPARROW AND ITS ALLIES 289 monest species are the red-eyed vireo (Fig. 272) and theyellow-throated vireo. The Laniidae, or shrikes, are of world-wide are vigorous, pugnacio
. Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;. FIG. 270. -- House-wren ( aedon). species can be said to be commonly known except tocareful observers of birds ; for during the migrationsthey hide in thickets, and are extremely shy. The Vireonidae include the vireos, or greenlets, bright,handsome, and exclusively American birds. The com- THE ENGLISH SPARROW AND ITS ALLIES 289 monest species are the red-eyed vireo (Fig. 272) and theyellow-throated vireo. The Laniidae, or shrikes, are of world-wide are vigorous, pugnacious birds, which have the habit. Fi(i. 271. — Maryland yellow-throat (_G?ot-hlypis trichas). of impaling grasshoppers and other small animals uponthorns, and leaving them there. In Germany there is atradition that the shrike daily impales nine victims, and itis hence commonly called Neuntodter, or u ninekiller. The u 290 ZOOLOGY
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