THE YELLOW-THROATED VIREO 



tinguished from all others. It usually consists of two or 

 three rich and virile notes, uttered interrogatively or ten- 

 tatively, followed immediately by a few similar tones ut- 

 tered decisively. The bird appears to ask a question, 

 and then answer it. Its alarm notes are as harsh as those 

 of an oriole, and somewhat similar in quality.' 



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From "Useful Birds and Their Protection"— E. H. Forbush, p. 208. 



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