Natural history of animals; . 127. — Warbling Vireo. Mocking Birds, etc. These Birds are closely related to the Thrushes, andare very sweet singers. The Mocking Bird of theSouthern States is about the size of the Robin, with a. Fiff. 12S. — Mocking Bird. very long tail, and the color is ashy. It sings withgreat sweetness, and readily imitates the songs of allthe birds which it hears. It is a very common pet in PERCHERS. 93 The Catbird of the Northern States is smaller thanthe Robin, and of a dark color, and in spring and theearly part of summer its song is very mellow and its relati
Natural history of animals; . 127. — Warbling Vireo. Mocking Birds, etc. These Birds are closely related to the Thrushes, andare very sweet singers. The Mocking Bird of theSouthern States is about the size of the Robin, with a. Fiff. 12S. — Mocking Bird. very long tail, and the color is ashy. It sings withgreat sweetness, and readily imitates the songs of allthe birds which it hears. It is a very common pet in PERCHERS. 93 The Catbird of the Northern States is smaller thanthe Robin, and of a dark color, and in spring and theearly part of summer its song is very mellow and its relative, it easily imitates the notes of otherbirds, and may be properly called the Mocking Bird ofthe North. President HilJ, of Harvard College, statesthat, having whistled a strain of Yankee Doodle twoor three times in the presence of this bird, it imitatedhim perfectly. In the latter part of summer its notesare harsh and disagreeable, sounding like a cats yawl. Wrens are small Birds about the size of the War-blers. The Carolina Wren is one of the largest. It isreddish-brown. The House Wrendelights in being near the habita-tions of man, and often makesits nest in a hole in the timbersor walls. The Winter Wren isone of th
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