228 Birds of Oregon and Washington 



ways and gentle, though lively demeanor, at- 

 tract attention and invite study. 



This is one of the three varieties of birds that 

 build a pouch-like nest. That of the Bush-Tits 

 is much larger than would seem needful for these 

 little mites, or possible for them to construct. 

 The nest is usually only five or six feet from 

 the ground, in low growth, but has been seen 

 much higher in evergreens. 



PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Head, rather sooty ; 

 back, deep brownish-gray ; lower parts, as above, but 

 deep smoky along the sides. 



Permanent resident. 



THE COAST WREN-TIT. 



GENERAL DESCRIPTION : 



Upper parts : deep umber-brown. 



Under parts : cinnamon-brown. 



Length, 6 to 6.5 inches. 



Found in and about Coast Range Mountains, espe- 

 cially in southern Oregon. 



This is one of the small and peculiarly fasci- 

 nating birds. It resembles the Chickadee in 

 general appearance, but has the manners of the 

 Wren. He is like the latter in sprightliness and 



