94 Land Birds of New England 



low family. It comes to us in early May, and stays 

 until late August. 



The nest is invariably built in a bird-house. Eggs 

 are laid near the end of May, and there are occa- 

 sionally two sets. 



His usual note, peuo peuo peuo, is loud and musi- 

 cal ; but is frequently succeeded by others more low and 

 guttural. WILSON. 



