. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. EUBT-THBOATBD HUMMINOBIED. 428. TroMlus colubris. iyi inches. This little gem is the only one of the famUy found within the territory included in this book. Owners of flower gardens have the best of opportunities to study thise winged jewels, on their many trips to and fro for honey, or the insects that are also attracted there- by With whirring wings, they remain suspended be- fore a blossom, then—buzz—and they tae examining the next, with bill lost within the sweet depths. Their temper is all out of proportion to their size f
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. EUBT-THBOATBD HUMMINOBIED. 428. TroMlus colubris. iyi inches. This little gem is the only one of the famUy found within the territory included in this book. Owners of flower gardens have the best of opportunities to study thise winged jewels, on their many trips to and fro for honey, or the insects that are also attracted there- by With whirring wings, they remain suspended be- fore a blossom, then—buzz—and they tae examining the next, with bill lost within the sweet depths. Their temper is all out of proportion to their size for they will dash at an intruder, about their moss-covered home, as though they would pierce him like a bullet. Their angry twitters and squeaks are amusing and sur- nrisine a^ are their excitable actions. , „. , most beautiful creation of plant fibres and cobwebs adorned with lichens and resembling a little tuft of moss upon the bough on which it is placed. In June two tiny white eggs are laid (.50 x .35). A. east of the Rockies, breeding from the Gulf north to Labrador and Hudson Bay; winters south of U. S. ». 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 Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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