AUDUBON ORIOLE. 



503. Icterus melanoctphalus audubonii. 9% inches. 



Within the United States, these large Orioles are 

 found only in southern Texas. They are not uncommon 

 there and are resident. Their notes are loud, mellow 

 whistles like those of the other Orioles. Their nests are 

 semi-pensile and usually placed in mesquite trees not 

 more than ten or fifteen feet from the ground. 



SCOTT ORIOLE. 



504. Icterus parisorum. 8 inches. 



These beautiful birds are found in southwestern 

 United States, from California to western Texas. 



They are said to sing more freely than other members 

 of the family, but the song, while loud and clear, is of 

 Short duration. Their nests, which are semi-pensile, are 

 often places in giant yucca trees, or in vines that are 

 suspended from cacti. The three or four eggs are pale 

 blue, scrawled and spotted with black and lavender 

 (.95x.65). 



