THE ANIMAL KINGDOM. 



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The nests of the Crested Cassican (C. cristatus) are built 

 of dry grass, and resemble very long sacks bulging out at 

 the base, having an entrance in the form of a slit of con- 



141. Nest of the Baltimore Oriole: Icterus Baltimore. 



siderable length, situated above and placed laterally in such 

 a manner that the rain runs over the edges, and cannot 

 penetrate into the interior of this vast family domicile. 



