OUR SONG BIRDS 27 
OUR ‘SONG BIRDS:—L 
BROTHER ALPHONSUS, ¢. S. C. 
WARBLING VIREO. 
Vireosylvia_ gilva. 
Of the three vireos that are common in our woods or groves, 
the Warbling is the most gifted songster. Its#notes, as the bird’s 
name indicates, are running, and are exceedingly sweet. The 
song is also loud, and may be heard throughout the summer. 
YELLOW-THROATED VIREO. 
Lanivireo flavifrons. 
The song of this vireo resembles somewhat that of the Red- 
eyed Vireo. There is heartiness in the notes, but little variety. 
The bird sings with great deliberation as it passes from tree to tree. 
Like the Warbling, the Yellow-throat’s notes are frequently heard 
near dwellings. 
RED-EYED VIREO. 
Vireosylvia olivacea. 
This vireo has a very pretty song, with more variety in it 
than in that of the Yellow-throat. Soft asa lullaby, the notes 
follow in sweet succession. It is regrettable that this charming 
songster is heard usually in uninhabited woods. 
ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK. 
Zamelodia ludoviciana. 
The notes of this handsome bird are sweet and tender not 
unlike those of the Baltimore Oriole, but less lively and with a more 
plaintive quality. Of late years, I have heard the song only a 
few times in spring. 
PURPLE MARTIN. 
Progne subis. 
The liquid notes of this species are heard as the birds sail 
through the air or rest on buildings. They live in colonies, which 
gives the observer an opportunity to hear their notes constantly. 
During the rearing of their two broods, until about the first of 
August, the song may be heard most frequently. 
PURPLE FINCH. 
Carpodacus purpureus. 
Perhaps the sweetest of all our song birds is the Purple Finch. 
