. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. AaCEBIOAN MAOFIE. 475. Pica pica hudsonia, 20 inches. This handsome member of the crow family is sure to attract the attention of all who may see him. He is very pert in all his actions both in' trees and on the ground and is always ready for mischief. In a high wind their long tail often makes traveling a laborious operation for them, and at such times they usually re- main quite quiet. They are very impudent and always on the lookout for something to steal; they are also very noisy and forever scolding and chattering among th
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. AaCEBIOAN MAOFIE. 475. Pica pica hudsonia, 20 inches. This handsome member of the crow family is sure to attract the attention of all who may see him. He is very pert in all his actions both in' trees and on the ground and is always ready for mischief. In a high wind their long tail often makes traveling a laborious operation for them, and at such times they usually re- main quite quiet. They are very impudent and always on the lookout for something to steal; they are also very noisy and forever scolding and chattering among themselves. Notes.—A loud, harsh cack, cack; and an endless variety of whistles and imitations. Kest.—A large, globular her t of sticks placed in bushes or trees from four to fifty feet from the ground. The entrance to the nest ,is on one side and the in- terior is made of grass and mud. The four to six eggs are white thickhr specked with yellowish brown ( ). Xange.—Western North America, east to the Plains and north to Alaska; Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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