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ly, however, in Central Park, New York, where it is a con- 

 stant resident. 



The Cardinal frequents low shrubbery, where for a bird of 

 such bright i)lumage, it can conceal itself more effectually 

 than one would suppose. They feed upon weed seeds in win- 

 ter, and in spring on the newly grown seeds of the maples. 

 They are of a social disposition, and frequently gather in con- 

 siderable numbers about some favorite feeding ground. They 

 are usually resident wherever they occur. 



SoNa. The ordinary note of the Cardinal, and one which 

 is emitted by both sexes, is a sharp chirp, but in spring, the 

 the male has a loud, clear song which he repeats frequently, 

 but when singing, he usually remains concealed in his 

 favorite thicket. 



Genus. SONG GROSBEAKS. Habia. 



Large birds, about eight inches long, with a thick, heavy 

 bill. The males are black and white with white markings on 

 wings and tail, the females duller. Wings, pointed, and about 

 equal in length to the square tail. 



Rose-breasted Grosbeak. 



Habia ludovioiana. 



Plate XVII, Fig. 2. 



Male. Head and neck all around, and upper parts, black. 

 Band on wing, base of primaries, spots on tips of secondaries, 

 rump, broad spots on three pairs of outer tail feathers and 

 lower parts, white, with a triangular spot on breast, bend of 



