. Natural history of animals. Containing brief descriptions of the animals figured on Tenney's Natural history tablets, but complete without the tablets. Zoology. Fig. 121. — Ruby-crowned "Wren. Fig. 120. —Wood Thrush. It is found in groves and woods, and its sweet singing has made it celebrated among all lovers^ of birds. Its nest and eggs much resemble those of the robin. The Hermit Thrush is smaller than the Wood Thrush, which it somewhat resembles, but it is rather darker above, and its breast is yellowish-white, and the dark spots beneath are less distinct than in the latter; and its
. Natural history of animals. Containing brief descriptions of the animals figured on Tenney's Natural history tablets, but complete without the tablets. Zoology. Fig. 121. — Ruby-crowned "Wren. Fig. 120. —Wood Thrush. It is found in groves and woods, and its sweet singing has made it celebrated among all lovers^ of birds. Its nest and eggs much resemble those of the robin. The Hermit Thrush is smaller than the Wood Thrush, which it somewhat resembles, but it is rather darker above, and its breast is yellowish-white, and the dark spots beneath are less distinct than in the latter; and its soft, liquid, plaintive notes excel in sweetness those of any other American bird. It is heard in shady glens and deep 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 Tenney, Sanborn, 1827-1877; Tenney, Abby Amy (Gove) 1836-. New York, Scribner, Armstrong
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