30 Birds of Canada. 
of March. Nests, ina knot-hole or martin’s box ; 
eggs, five in number, of a light-blue color. Feeds 
entirely upon insects. Leaves for the south the 
first of October. 
FAMILY SYLVIDAL. THE WOOD 
INHABITERS 
Regulus calendula——The Ruby-crowned Wren. 
This pretty little wren is at once distinguished 
by the crown, which has a concealed patch of 
scarlet feathers, which are white at the base. 
Its song is charming, and harmonious. Arrives 
here about the middle of May, on its way north 
to breed, and visits us again in September, while 
migrating south. Feeds upon insects and their 
larve. 
Regulus satrapa.—The Golden-crested Wren. 
This wren, is distinguished from the Ruby- 
crowned by a crest of orange-red, encircled by 
yellow. Visits Canada in the spring and autumn. 
Breeds north of Ontario. Feeds upon insects. 
Regulus Cuviert.—Cuvier's Golden-crested Wren. 
This diminutive and beautiful bird, differs from 
the Regulus Satrapa in having two black bands 
on the crown, separated by a white band. This 
wren usually accompanies the two preceeding 
species, in their spring and fall migrations. 
