. Our own birds; a familiar natural history of the birds of the United States. Birds. 40 INSESSORES. gpect a very expert mechanic, weaving for itself a beautiful pensile nest of the most delicate texture, more or less perfectly wrought according to the skill of the workman, as it is sometimes observed that the older birds are the best Baltimore Oriole. The Baltimore Oriole, or Hanging-bird, as it ia Bometimes called, is one of the most prominent uf our summer visitors, both for its brilliant coloring and its lively and cheering song. Rare are the farm- houses where its black and ora
. Our own birds; a familiar natural history of the birds of the United States. Birds. 40 INSESSORES. gpect a very expert mechanic, weaving for itself a beautiful pensile nest of the most delicate texture, more or less perfectly wrought according to the skill of the workman, as it is sometimes observed that the older birds are the best Baltimore Oriole. The Baltimore Oriole, or Hanging-bird, as it ia Bometimes called, is one of the most prominent uf our summer visitors, both for its brilliant coloring and its lively and cheering song. Rare are the farm- houses where its black and orange-colored plumage may not be seen as it moves among the surrounding foliage, and where its voice is not heard welcoming the dawn. Its notes are few and simple, but their peculiar sweetness and harmony cannot fail to charm the ear. In Louisiana, where the climate is often extremely warm, the Oriole suspends its nest from the north Bide of the tree, where it will be most sheltered from. 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 Baily, William L; Cope, E. D. (Edward Drinker), 1840-1897. Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott & Co.
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