122 Birds of Oregon and WasJiijigton 



will not be found in Oregon, or in southern 

 Washington, perhaps, except in migration. But 

 in northern Washington, about Puget Sound, he 

 is not rare, nesting in these parts. 



Particular Description. — Forehead, bright yel- 

 low, in males ; center of crown, black ; back, bright 

 olive-green ; under parts, bright yellow. 



Summer resident. 



THE BULLOCK'S ORIOLE. 



General Description : 



Male : Black head and back ; large white wing- 

 patch ; rest of body, bright orange-yellow and 

 orange-red. 

 Length, 8 inches. 

 Found in willow, elm and other shade-trees. 



Bird-lore is full of references to the Oriole. 

 Because of their bright colors, their attractive 

 song and unique nests, these birds have always 

 commanded more or less appreciation, even from 

 those who seldom notice birds in general. 



The East has the advantage of us in respect 

 to Orioles, as it has in respect to Tanagers. The 

 Baltimore Oriole, the " Golden Robin " or 



