26 THE ORCHARD ORIOLE. 
General Range.—F astern United States north to about Lat. 440 and west 
to Great Plains; south in winter to Panama. Breeds throughout its range. 
Range in Ohio.—Summer resident, generally but sparingly distributed. 
CHESTNUT and black make a rich and tasty costume for a bird, altho 
they render the owner somewhat less conspicuous than is the brilliant Bird of 
Baltimore. ‘The Orchard Oriole is a familiar resident of orchards, shaded 
fence-rows, and the wooded banks of streams. His familiarity is delightful, 
since he improves upon acquaintance; and it is gratifying to note everywhere 
an increase in numbers, especially southerly. 
As a summer boarder none could 
be more welcome, for in addition to his 
sprightly ways and pleasing song, 
his industry in the pursuit of insect 
pests is indefatigable, and his pres- 
ence in orchard and garden 
above reproach. In common 
with his golden cousin this 
bird feasts upon the noxious 
click beetles which scarcely any 
other bird will touch; and none 
render more valiant service 
than he in holding the noto- 
rious tent caterpillars and their 
ilk in check. 
The song of the Orchard 
Oriole is rapid, tumultuous, 
exultant, the irrepressible out- 
burst of an energetic nature. 
Tt lacks the mellow richness of 
Baltimore’s, but has instead a 
delicious piquancy, a_ subtle, 
keen-edged tang like that of 
Catawba grapes. Interspersed 
Photo With the music come phrases 
by ie of vivacious chatter, from 
which the speaker leaps again 
to song. 
Even males of the second 
year, who have to content 
NEST OF ORCHARD ORIOLE FROM ABOVE. themselves with black neck-ties 
THE NEST IS REALLY DEEPER THAN IT APPEARS TO BE, SINCE ‘ z 
WE SEE NOT EGGS BUT THE HEADS OF YOUNG BIRDS. and suits of modest green, are 
