338 FLYCATCHERS. 



N. A. from S. C. north to Me. and southern 

 Canada. Winters from N. C. to Fla. ; south 

 in Oct., north in April. Moves tail up and 

 down and switches it immediately after 

 alighting. Note, phee-bee quickly and rather 

 harshly given with accent on first syllable, 



Fig. 272 



Wood Pewee. 1-4. 



sometimes the note is prolonged and then 

 becomes more musical; occasionally it is 

 used as a flight song given in spring when 

 it is quickly repeated with some variation; 

 heard from spring to late in fall. Nests 

 placed in shelter of out buildings, bridges, 

 rocks, banks, etc., composed of moss, grass, 



