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THE CAROLINA CHICKADEE. 



Recognition Marks. Pygmy size ; similar to preceding species, but usually 

 decidedly smaller ; plumage not positively distinguishable except in the hand ; has 

 different notes. 



Nesting. Substantially like that of preceding species. Eggs, not different. 

 Average size, .60 x .50 (i5.2x 12.7). 



Taken in Morgan County. p lwto by the Autho 



A HAUNT OF THE CAROLINA CHICKADEE. 



A NESTING HOLE MAY BE SEEN NEAR THE TOP OF THE CENTRA!, STUB. 



