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plumage, siu'passed by none in richness and 

 beauty. It makes its first appearance about 

 Philadelphia when the leaves and buds are 

 just springing forth, dotting all nature with 

 their varied tints. They may be reared from 

 the nest with the same treatment as the 

 mocking bird, and will amply repay by their 

 rich and varied song, all the care and atten- 

 tion bestowed upon them. Fruit of all kinds 

 should be given them, with seeds, insects, 

 &c., as suits your convenience. They will 

 become very tame and docile, feeding from 

 the fair hand that tends them. Care should 

 be taken that frost never reaches them, as 

 they are very tender, migrating to warm 

 climates before the frost sets in. They thrive 

 best in a large cage, where they have plenty 

 of room, as they are one of the most active 

 of our native birds. In feeding, from April 

 to May, as much insect food should be given 

 them as possible, as at that season it is their 

 principal sustenance, and indeed, at all sea- 

 sons would prove highly beneficial. 



THE EAST INDIA ORIOLE. 



(Oriolus Galbula). 



Another beautiful species, closely resem- 

 bling in colors the preceding, but possessed 

 of louder and more varied musical powers, 

 and more frequently found in confinement. 

 The same treatment will answer as for the 

 preceding. 



