180 THE FLAMINGO. 



the throat is white, spotted with black ; the wings 

 black marbled with yellow, except the ends, which 

 are entirely black ; there is also a patch of black across 

 the neck, near the head. 



Where is this bird found ? 



This Bittern inhabits most parts cf the United 

 States. 



It is exceedingly solitary in its habits, generally re- 

 siding in some thick swamp, or among the high grass 

 near the sea shore. It is not an uncommon bird, and 

 still is never seen in any considerable numbers. It 

 hides itself during the day, and unless disturbed, feeds 

 and flies only at evening, or during the night. In some 

 parts of the country, this bird is known by the name 

 of Indian hen. It builds its nest among the grass, in 

 swamps, in the most secret and retired situations, and 

 its young, when first hatched, are said to be black, 



THE FLAMINGO. 



The Flamingo tribe are formed, in some respects, 

 like the Waders, and in others like the Swimmers. 

 Their legs and necks are long like the first, and they 

 are web footed like the last. In their habits and man- 

 ners, they however most resemble the Waders. 



THE RED FLAMINGO, 



How large is the Red Flamingo? 



The Red Flamingo is six feet long, from the feet to 

 the end of the bill ; and from the bill to the end of the 



