THE TOWHEE OR CHEWINK 



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alent to the destruction of a host later in the year. 



While attending to business, this ground robin seems 

 most materialistic and worldly-minded; but when satis- 

 fied with his quest for food, "a change comes over the 

 spirit of his dreams." He perches upon a low bough; 

 in a sweet and joyous song he reveals his passionate de- 

 votion to his mate, and brings pleasure to listeners whose 

 ears are attuned to the sounds of Nature. 



1 Farmers' Bulletin 630, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Biological 

 Survey. 



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