. . ttach them-selves to the tree trunks, they may often be seen hangingdownward at the extreme end of a branch. BROWN CREEPER The Brown Creepers summer from Maine to Montanaand northward to the fur countries. Occasionally theyappear in the mountainous parts of Pennsylvania and NewYork, and they have always been observed nesting in theriver bottoms near St. Louis, Missouri. They winter insouthern United States generally. The shape of the bill is like that of our wrens, whichenables the birds to extract from the inner crevices of theb
. . ttach them-selves to the tree trunks, they may often be seen hangingdownward at the extreme end of a branch. BROWN CREEPER The Brown Creepers summer from Maine to Montanaand northward to the fur countries. Occasionally theyappear in the mountainous parts of Pennsylvania and NewYork, and they have always been observed nesting in theriver bottoms near St. Louis, Missouri. They winter insouthern United States generally. The shape of the bill is like that of our wrens, whichenables the birds to extract from the inner crevices of thebark various insects and their larvse and eggs, thus makingthem of great economical value to the horticulturist. Theydo not attempt to excavate or burrow into the softest wood,but usually confine themselves to living trees covered withrough bark. The tail is long and the feathers are stiff andpointed, as it is used for support. He does not progressafter the manner of the kinglets or nuthatches, but throwshis head back, hops upward, moving both feet in unison. I. 163 BROWN COPYRIGH1 1900, BY >. w. MUMFORD CHICAGO
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