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but I have not been able to gather a sufficient number 
of records of his song to enable me to authoritatively de- 
scribe its character. It is, of course, very similar to that 
of the Baltimore, but it is more flexible and expressive. 
Also, the notes are often characteristically separated inta 
groups of three, thus: 
SUS saa eter etietie ese € Ble sere ceeee eeeeoeee 
This is the only record I have, and one cannot be sure 
that its character is one which distinguishes the song of 
the species; the delivery is certainly more rapid than 
that of the Baltimore, but the notes are in consequence 
confused. Mr. John B. Grant writes, that he tunes ‘‘ his 
lively notes in a manner so hurried, that the ear is scarce 
able to thread out the shrill and lively syllables of his 
agitated ditty. Between these hurried attempts, he also 
gives others which are distinct and agreeable; but still 
his tones are neither so full nor so mellow as those of 
the brilliant and gay Baltimore.” 
Baltimore The brilliancy of this Oriole’s feathers 
Pe: has given him two significant names, 
galbula Golden Robin and Firebird, also the pen- 
L.7.soinches dent character of his nest has added an- 
May toth other, Hangnest. But the name Baltimore 
Oriole has prevailed above the others, and it is to be > 
hoped will eventually displace them, for the bird is no 
relation whatever to either the American or the English 
Robin, and in appearance it does not suggest a fire nor a 
nest. It does, however, deserve the historic name of the 
first Lord Baltimore, as his Lordship’s arms were blar 
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