. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . Tabcn inMcCoiuiclsii PhotobjV theAuthor. A PARTNERSHIP .\FFA]R. MORRTS FURNISHED THE RAGS AND THE CEDAR-BIRDDID THE WORK. squeak THE NORTHERN SHRIKE. 287 trees, especially apple. In their nesting they are usually half gregarious, sothat a small orchard may contain a dozen nests, while another as good, a. Photo by J. B. SEASON. THE FEMALE CEnAR-BIRD IS FEEDING THE YOUNG RIPE CURRANTS. little way removed, has none. During the breeding season the birds are un-usually
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . Tabcn inMcCoiuiclsii PhotobjV theAuthor. A PARTNERSHIP .\FFA]R. MORRTS FURNISHED THE RAGS AND THE CEDAR-BIRDDID THE WORK. squeak THE NORTHERN SHRIKE. 287 trees, especially apple. In their nesting they are usually half gregarious, sothat a small orchard may contain a dozen nests, while another as good, a. Photo by J. B. SEASON. THE FEMALE CEnAR-BIRD IS FEEDING THE YOUNG RIPE CURRANTS. little way removed, has none. During the breeding season the birds are un-usually silent, but when discovered stick closely to their nests even to the pointof being taken by the hand. It is on this account, as well as for their sleek-ness, that they are favorite birds with the photographer. No. 127. NORTHERN SHRIKE. A. O. U. No. 621. Lanius borealis Vieill. Synonyms.—Great Northern Shrike; Butcher-bird. Description.—Adult: Upper parts clear, bluish gray, lightest—almostwhite—on upper tail-coverts; extreme forehead whitish; wings and tail black,the former with a conspicuous white spot at base of primaries, the latter with 288 THE NORTHERN SHRIKE. large, white terminal blotches on outer feathers, decreasing in size inwardly; ablack band through eye, including auriculars; below grayish white, the feathersof the breast and sides narrowly tipped with dusky, producing a uniform, finevermi
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