. The birds of Indiana; a descriptive catalog of the birds that have been observed within the state, with an account of their habits. Birds. 1128 Ebport of State Geologist. Tkey have a scraping, scolding note that is most familiar to those who intrude upon their haunts, but also sing a little song that the casual visitor does not recognize. Mr. Bieknell says they cease singing early in August, hut have an- other song period in September or October. XLIX. Family CERTHIIDiE. Creepers. o'. Characters same as family. 171. Gesds CERTHIA LiHN^ua. Cbbthia. 171. Head, foot and tail feather of Brown Cr
. The birds of Indiana; a descriptive catalog of the birds that have been observed within the state, with an account of their habits. Birds. 1128 Ebport of State Geologist. Tkey have a scraping, scolding note that is most familiar to those who intrude upon their haunts, but also sing a little song that the casual visitor does not recognize. Mr. Bieknell says they cease singing early in August, hut have an- other song period in September or October. XLIX. Family CERTHIIDiE. Creepers. o'. Characters same as family. 171. Gesds CERTHIA LiHN^ua. Cbbthia. 171. Head, foot and tail feather of Brown Creeper. Natural size. 306. , (7^6). Certhia familiaris americana (Bonap.). Brown Creeper. Adult.—Bill about the length of the head; above, dark brown, with a slightly rufous shade, each feather streaked centrally, but not abruptly, with whitish; rump, rusty. Beneath, almost silky white; the under tail coverts Avith a faint rusty tinge; a white streak over the eye; the ear coverts streaked with whitish; tail feathers, brown centrally, the edges paler yellowish-brown; wings with a transverse bar of pale reddish-white across both webs (B. B. and E.). Length, ; wing, : tail, Eange.—Eastern North America, from Gulf States, north. Breeds from Minnesota, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Maine, north. Nest, under loose bark of dead tree; of lichens, usnea, moss, feath- ers, grass and rootlets. Eggs, 5-6; profusely spotted with bright brown; .60 by .48. The Brown Creeper is a very common migrant throughout the State. It is an irregular winter resident in all parts of the State, being much more regular and some winters common southward. In the northeastern part of the State it is known to breed, and may be there a rare resident. At any rate, there its winter range and breeding range meet. This Cireeper is colored so near the markings on the trees that few people see it, and to most persons it is a rare bird. When its piping. Please note that these images are extr
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