. Bird homes : the nests, eggs and breeding habits of the land birds breeding in the eastern United States; with hints on the rearing and photographing of young birds . eeding Range—From slightly south of the northern boundary ofthe United States northward. Eggs in a hole, usually in an evergreen tree, and not far fromthe ground. 4 to 6 white eggs are laid. Size— x .70. The Arctic Three-toed Woodpecker is found chiefly in thelarge coniferous forests in the mountainous regions. The breedingseason begins probably during the early part of June. 401. American or Banded Three-toed Woodpecker:Pi
. Bird homes : the nests, eggs and breeding habits of the land birds breeding in the eastern United States; with hints on the rearing and photographing of young birds . eeding Range—From slightly south of the northern boundary ofthe United States northward. Eggs in a hole, usually in an evergreen tree, and not far fromthe ground. 4 to 6 white eggs are laid. Size— x .70. The Arctic Three-toed Woodpecker is found chiefly in thelarge coniferous forests in the mountainous regions. The breedingseason begins probably during the early part of June. 401. American or Banded Three-toed Woodpecker:Picoides americanus Brehm. Adult S—Upper parts black and white barred ; orange patch onhead ; under parts white, barred black on the sides ; threetoes, two being in front. Adult ?—Similar, without the yellow crown. Length—;. Breeding Range—Rarely south of the northern boundary of theUnited States. The eggs, which are white, are deposited in the hollow of atree. Size—.93 x .70. There are only isolated cases of this birdnesting within the United States. The breeding habits are pro-bably very similar to those of the arctic three-toed woodpecker. 102. IHt UOWNY WOOUPECKLK b the dead branch of an apple tree.(Upper hole -shows entrance to nest, m^de 6y the bird. Ttte lotver opening tiias made to shcf)t> the eggs. ^ Nests in Holes in Trees, Stumps, or Logs 402. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: Sphyrapicus varius (Linn.) Adult $—Upper parts black, white, and pale lemon; top-of headscarlet ; a broad white line from bill beneath the eye ; throatdeep scarlet, bordered with black ; black also on the breast ;belly pale lemon yellow; side streaked roughly with blackish. AduU ?—No scarlet ; the breast grayish. Length— Breeding Range—From the northern United States northward. The nest is in a hole in a tree, usually from 30 to 45 feet fromthe ground. 5 to 7 not very highly polished white eggs are —.85 X .60. In speaking of this bird, Mr. Brewster men
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