. A popular handbook of the ornithology of eastern North America [microform]. Ornithology; Ornithology; Birds; Birds; Ornithologie; Ornithologie; Oiseaux; Oiseaux. NORTHERN SHRIKE. BUTCHER BIRD. Lanius borealis. Char. Above, bluish ash, paler on rump ; under parts dull white, with fine wavy lines of brownish gray; bar on side of head black; wings and tail bla;:k tipped with white; white patch on wing; outer tail feathers white. Length g}4 to lo^ inches. JVesf. In a tree or low bush; large and roughly made of sticks and grass, lined with leaves or feathers. JS^^s. 4-6; dull gray with green tint
. A popular handbook of the ornithology of eastern North America [microform]. Ornithology; Ornithology; Birds; Birds; Ornithologie; Ornithologie; Oiseaux; Oiseaux. NORTHERN SHRIKE. BUTCHER BIRD. Lanius borealis. Char. Above, bluish ash, paler on rump ; under parts dull white, with fine wavy lines of brownish gray; bar on side of head black; wings and tail bla;:k tipped with white; white patch on wing; outer tail feathers white. Length g}4 to lo^ inches. JVesf. In a tree or low bush; large and roughly made of sticks and grass, lined with leaves or feathers. JS^^s. 4-6; dull gray with green tint, spotted with lilac and brown ; I-OS X This little ;vary Northern hunter is most commonly seen in this part of the continent at the commencement of winter, a few remaining with us throughout that season. They extend their wanderings, according to Audubon, as far as Natchez, and are not uncommon in Kentucky in severe winters. In March they retire to the North, though some take up their summer abode in the thickest forests in Pennsylvania and New England. The nest is said to be large and ccmpact, in the fork of a small tree, and sometimes in an apple-tree, composed externally of dried grass, with whitish moss, and well lined with feathers. The eggs are about 6, of a pale cinereous white,. 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 Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859; Chamberlain, Montague, 1844-1924. Boston : Little, Brown
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