THE WARBLING VIREO. 



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with black, umber, or reddish brown, chiefly at the larger end. Av. size, .75 x .55 

 (19. x 13.9). 



General Range. — North America, in general, from the Fur Countries to 

 Oaxaca, Mexico. Breeds throughout the greater part of its range. 



Range in Ohio. — Of general distribution in summer. Perhaps less common 

 southerly. 



BOLDLY quitting the woodland retreats, so dear to all the other Vireos, 

 this little warbler makes his home in the long rows of maples and elms which 

 line the streets of village and town, or lead the way to country residences. 



Because he is clad in Quaker gray there is little need for the singer to show 

 himself, so he remains for the most part concealed in the dense foliage, but 

 he opens here for the passer-by a cool fountain of song, which is doubly re- 

 freshing for its contrast with the dusty turmoil of the street below. Unlike 



