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Size and Shape: Length 6.1 inches. Size 

 of English and Song Sparrows. 



Song: Not unlike the Song Sparrow's, but 

 less musical and preceded by two minor notes 

 which are not heard except when near by. The 

 song has more of a sameness than the Song 

 Sparrow's and tends toward couplets. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives April ist. 



Remarks : This bird is fond of the roadside 

 and hence is often flushed by a passing motor, 

 when it is easily recognizable by its tail feathers. 



12. MARYLAND YELLOW-THROAT 



Haunts : Low bushes, not far from water. 



Description : Bright olive-green above ; grayer 

 on crown; white on forehead, and line over eye. 

 Lower forehead and large mask extended thru 

 the eyes, black. Under parts bright yellow, 

 paling to white on the belly. 



Field-marks : Distinct black mask. 



Size and Shape: Length 5.3 inches. 



Song: A musical and sharply accentuated 

 "Witch-i-ty, witch-i-ty," etc., the first syllable 

 accented. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives the first week 

 in May and leaves the middle of October. 

 Starts breeding May 25th. 



13. BALTIMORE ORIOLE 



Haunts: Cultivated or semi-cultivated land 

 with numerous shade trees. 

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