. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. THE ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK. to be watching near, the music is interrupted by the harsh nasal thkimp, or kimp of distrust and warning. The nest is usually a flimsy affair of twigs, weed-stalks, and rootlets, placed at moderate heights in thorn bushes, swamp willows, orchard trees, and the like. One nest that 1 found in Black Swamp in Lorain County. was composed entirely of tine grass-stems; and the two eggs which it con- tained were perfectly visible from below. Anot
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. THE ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK. to be watching near, the music is interrupted by the harsh nasal thkimp, or kimp of distrust and warning. The nest is usually a flimsy affair of twigs, weed-stalks, and rootlets, placed at moderate heights in thorn bushes, swamp willows, orchard trees, and the like. One nest that 1 found in Black Swamp in Lorain County. was composed entirely of tine grass-stems; and the two eggs which it con- tained were perfectly visible from below. Another, to which the male bird. A FAVORITE HAUNT OF THE GROSBEAK. was kind enough to call my attention, by singing as he sat, was made of dried sedge leaves. This carelessness of nest construction is considered evidence of the fact that the bird was formerly accustomed to a warmer climate, to a tropical range in fact, where warmth of bedding would be no object. The male bird shares faithfully the duties of incubation; and is sedulously devoted to the care of his little Hock. In this case at least, fine feathers have made a tine bird. The food of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak consists largely of seeds and wild fruits; but insects, especially grubs and beetles, furnish a portion of its fare. In seme localities it has won the ill-sounding but certainly meri- torious name of "potato-bug ;. 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 Dawson, William Leon, 1873-1928; Jones, Lynds, b. 1865. Columbus, Wheaton Pub. Co.
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