THE AMERICAN ROBIN. 



The American Robin, from his proved docility, 

 and power to imitate even tunes that may be taught 

 him when young, is becoming a favorite for the cage. 

 When taken from the nest and brought up by hand, 

 and consequently tame, he can in a short space of 

 time be tauo^ht a tune of considerable leno^th, which 

 he will whistle with accuracy, and in its accomplish- 

 ment exhibit considerable musical ability. The 

 golden robin, sometimes called the Baltimore oriole, 

 sometimes fire-bird, and several other names in dif- 

 ferent parts of the Union, is very similar in appear- 

 ance to the South American troopial ; being, however, 

 but two-thirds its size, and not of as hardy constitu- 

 tion, nor has he the capacity for learning tricks. 

 His song is a low, sweet, mellow whistle. He is, 

 however, kept more for beauty of plumage than song. 

 In confinement he should be treated the same as 

 a mocking-bird. 



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