. The book of birds, common birds of town and country and American game birds . try and suburban life. Its tiny body,long bill, sharp eyes, and strong feet peculiarlyadapt it for creeping into all sorts of nooksand crannies where lurk the insects it feeds \ cavity in a fence post, a hole in a tree, or abox will be welcomed alike by this busybodyas a nesting site; but since the advent of thequarrelsome sparrows such domicilesare at a premium and the wrens eggs andfamily are safe only in cavities having en-trances tdo small to :i(lniit the sparrow. Henceit behooves the farmers boy t
. The book of birds, common birds of town and country and American game birds . try and suburban life. Its tiny body,long bill, sharp eyes, and strong feet peculiarlyadapt it for creeping into all sorts of nooksand crannies where lurk the insects it feeds \ cavity in a fence post, a hole in a tree, or abox will be welcomed alike by this busybodyas a nesting site; but since the advent of thequarrelsome sparrows such domicilesare at a premium and the wrens eggs andfamily are safe only in cavities having en-trances tdo small to :i(lniit the sparrow. Henceit behooves the farmers boy to provide boxesthe entrances to which are about an inch indiameter, nailing these under gables of barnsand outhouses or in orchard trees. In this waythe numbers of this useful bird can i)e in-creased, greatly to the advantage of the , beetles, caterpillars, bugs, andspiders are the principal elements of its , weevils, ticks, and plant lice areamong the injurious forms eaten. The nest-lings of house wrens consume great (|uantitiesof insects. 10. Brown Creeper WlllTE-BREASTlH NlTHATlH HorsE Wren CATBIRD (Dumetella carolinensis) Length, about 9 inches. The slaty grayplumage and black cap and tail are distinctive. Range: Breeds throughout the United Stateswest to New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, and Wash-ington, and in southern Canada; winters fromthe Gulf States to Panama. Habits and economic status: In many locali-ties the catbird is one of the commonest growths are its favorite nesting placesand retreats, but berry patches and ornamentalshrubbery arc not disdained. Hence the birdis a familiar dooryard visitor. The bird has afine song, unfortunately marred by occasionalcat calls. With habits similar to those of themocking bird and a song almost as varied, thecatbird has never secured a similar place inpopular favor. Half of its food consists offruit, and the cultivated crops most often in-jured are cherries, strawberries, raspberries,and bla
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