THE FLY CATHERS. 



Pewit Fly Catcher 



King Bird, or Tyrant Fly Catcher. 



Red-eyed A T ireo, or Fly Catcher. 



Linnet. 



Goldfinch. 



The King Bird takes up his summer residence in all the intermediate regions, from the temperate part 

 of Mexico to the remote interior of Canada. In the months of May, June, and part of July, his life is 

 one continued scene of broils and battles; in which, however, he generally comes off conqueror. Hawks, 

 and crows, the bald eagle, and the great black eagle, all equally dread a rencounter with this dauntless 

 little champion, who as soon as he perceives one of these last approaching, launches into the air to meet 

 him, mounts to a considerable height above him, and darts down on his back, sometimes fixing there to the 

 great annoyance of his sovereign, who, if no convenient retreat or resting-place be near, endeavors by 

 various evolutions to rid himself of his merciless adversary. But the King Bird is not so easily dis- 

 mounted. He teazes the eagle incessantly, all the while keeping up a shrill and rapid twittering; and 

 continuing the attack sometimes for move than a mile, till he is relieved by some other of his tribe equally 

 eager for the contest. 



The Pewit Fly Catcher is a very familiar bird, inhabiting the continent of North America, from Canada 

 and Labrador to Texas, retiring from the Northern and Middle States at the approach of winter. Their 

 favorite resort is near streams, ponds, or stagnant waters, about bridges, caves, and barns, where they choose 

 to breed. 



The Red-Eyed Vireo is a common but sweet songster, found in every part of the American continent, 

 from Labrador to the mild table land of Mexico. It inhabits the shady forests or tall trees near gardens 

 and the suburbs of villages, where its loud, lively, and energetic song is often continued, with little inter- 

 mission, for several hours at a time. 

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