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be found in greater or lesser numbers in old apple orchards, in 

 which they usually build their nests. Feeds exclusively upon 

 insects and their larvae. Strictly inoffensive." 



S. canadensis, L. Red-breasted [or Red-bellied] Nuthatch. 



Ashy blue, brighter than preceding ; rusty brown below ; 

 crown glossy black in male, bluish in female, bordered by white 

 and black stripes. Length, 4| inches; tail, 1J inches. 



" Resident. Not as numerous as the preceding species. Ap- 

 pears to be more abundant in the winter, but the leafless condi- 

 tion of the trees and the scarcity of birds generally is the reason. 

 Like the above, it feeds only on insects and their larva?." 



PARUS, L. 

 P. atricapillus, L. Black-cap Titmouse. Black-capped Chickadee. 



Grayish ash ; wings and tail plain, with whitish edging ; 

 crown, nape, chin and throat black ; no white line above eye. 

 Length, 5 inches; tail, 2^ inches. 



" Very abundant everywhere, at all times of the year. Seems 

 to prefer no locality, and is as abundant on exposed upland fields 

 as marshy meadows. Feeds exclusively on insects and their 

 larvse, and is strictly inoffensive." 



P. bicolor, L. Tufted Titmouse. 



Forehead alone black ; whitish below ; sides washed with 

 reddish ; general color lead gray ; a conspicuous crest. Length, 

 6J inches; tail, 3J inches. Has a loud, ringing note. 



" Very common during the greater part of the year. Has 

 been shot as late as December 3d. Prefers the tallest trees, 

 though not found exclusively in them. Strictly inoffensive." 



Family SYLVIIDJE. 



Sylvias. 



RBGULUS, Cuv. 

 R. satrapa, Licht. Golden-crowned Kinglet. Golden-crested Wren. 



Tarsus booted ; wings longer than tail ; color olivaceous ; 

 crown with a yellow patch, bordered with black (orange red in 



