THE ORCHARD ORIOLE 



towhee. Like its cousin, it is arboreal, while the towhee 

 is a ground bird. 



The orchard oriole is more shy than the Baltimore 

 oriole and is less well -known. It is, however, very active 

 and restless, — indefatigable in its quest for insects. It 

 has a better reputation than most members of the black- 

 bird family. Major Bendire says that it would be dif- 

 ficult to find a bird that does more good and less harm 

 than the orchard oriole, and that it should be fully pro- 

 tected. 



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