. [Collected reprints, 1895-1916. Birds. 33 THE CATBIRD. (Galeoaeoptcs carolinensis.) The catbird (fig. 18), like the thrasher, is a lover of swamps, and delights to make its home in a tangle of wild grapevines, greeubriers, and shrubs, where it is safe from attack and can find its favorite food in abundance. It is found throughout the United States west to the Eocky Mountains; occurs also in Washington, Idaho, and Utah, and extends northward into British America. It winters in the Southern States, Cuba, Mexico, and Central America. The catbird always attracts attention, and the intruder upon
. [Collected reprints, 1895-1916. Birds. 33 THE CATBIRD. (Galeoaeoptcs carolinensis.) The catbird (fig. 18), like the thrasher, is a lover of swamps, and delights to make its home in a tangle of wild grapevines, greeubriers, and shrubs, where it is safe from attack and can find its favorite food in abundance. It is found throughout the United States west to the Eocky Mountains; occurs also in Washington, Idaho, and Utah, and extends northward into British America. It winters in the Southern States, Cuba, Mexico, and Central America. The catbird always attracts attention, and the intruder upon its haunts soon understands that he is not welcome. There is no mistaking the meaning of the sneering voice with which he is saluted, and there is little doubt that this gave rise to the popular prejudice against the. 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 Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), 1840-1916. s. l. , s. n.
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