. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. BIRDS OF THE NORTHERN STATES 329 brown patch under the tail. Its form is slim and graceful. Lives in bushes and small trees, and is a tireless and accomplished singer, though novices often know him only by his occasional cat-like mews. In his song he mimics the notes of many other birds and he likes to deliver it from the thickest bush he can find. Nest well hidden in bushes or vines. Common 705 Brown Thrasher. Brown Thrush. Length 11^ inches. Easily identified by its bright reddish brown upper parts, its large size, very long tai
. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. BIRDS OF THE NORTHERN STATES 329 brown patch under the tail. Its form is slim and graceful. Lives in bushes and small trees, and is a tireless and accomplished singer, though novices often know him only by his occasional cat-like mews. In his song he mimics the notes of many other birds and he likes to deliver it from the thickest bush he can find. Nest well hidden in bushes or vines. Common 705 Brown Thrasher. Brown Thrush. Length 11^ inches. Easily identified by its bright reddish brown upper parts, its large size, very long tail and long bill. Under parts white with many dark brown spots and streaks. This is a thicket- haunting bird, ordinarily shunning observation, but when the musical impulse seizes him he takes a prominent position — generally in the upper branches of a tree — and gives his entire attention to song for a considerable length of time. His performance is delight- ful. It has a similarity to that of the Catbird but the tones are stronger and richer, and it is free from the Catbird's occasional harsh notes. Nest, in bushes or on the ground. 721 House Wren. Length 5 inches. Sings at frequent intervals and with great energy,.its head raised, tail dropped, and the whole body trembling with the exertion. The bird is dark brown ; wings, tail, and sides cross-barred with faint dark lines; dusky white below. Of all birds the wrens are the most certain to accept our bird boxes for a home, but they will also nest in all sorts of holes and cavities about buildings and trees. Com- HousE Wren mon Brown Thrasher If,,.'* I. * (S ^" /../;' ,^^^B ii^PS Y-Kl::-:'ii ^^^^^^^^^^^^^1. 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 Schmidt, Charles Christian, 1859-. Boston, New York [etc. ] D. C. Heath & Co
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