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seen in the vicinity of Niagara Falls and the 

 Welland Canal. The Raven is twenty-six inches 

 in length ; the bill is large and strong ; the 

 plumage, deep glossy black. This species is 

 found in every part of the world. Its food con- 

 sists of dead animal matter, and, like the common 

 crow, it devours the eggs and young of other 

 birds. 



Sub-Family GARRULIN^:. The Jays. 



BLUE JAY. 



Cyanurus cristatus. The Blue Jay. 



This elegant bird often remains in this section 

 of Canada throughout the year. It is, without 

 exception, our most beautiful bird. The head is 

 handsomely crested, with loose silky plumes ; 

 bill, black ; legs, brown ; the whole bird is of a 

 fine blue color, the under parts, with the wings 

 and tail, marked by bars ; neck, encircled with 



