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WOODLAND BIRDS. 



No. 125. 



BLUEBIRD. 



Genus: Sialia. Species: S. sialis. 



Distribution: 



An abundant summer resident of New England, breeding un- 

 commonly along its northern limits. Wintering in Con- 

 necticut. 



Date of Arrival- 

 March first. 



Date of Departure: 

 November. 



General Plumage: 



Upper parts brilliant blue; under parts chestnut. Females 

 and young birds showing much duller plumage. Bill and 

 feet dark. Length about 6.50. 



Song and Other Notes: 



A half mournful, half cheerful warble, a low call note. 



Haunts: 



A bird of the orchard, garden and woodland. 



