American Ornithology 



A Magazine Devoted Entirely to Birds. 



Published monthly by Charles K. Reed, 75 Thomas St., Worcester, Mass. 

 Edited by Chester A. Reed, B. S. 



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-Copyright, 19O6 by Chas. K. Reed.- 



VOL. VI APRIL. 1906. NO. 4 



On page 78 of this issue, we publish a few queries in regard to the English 

 Sparrow. We wish as many of our readers as possible would answer these 

 questions and send their plain, unvarnished opinion in regard to the sparrow 

 question to Mr. Estabrook. Do not indulge in useless tirades or abuse but 

 state plain facts that you know to be correct; again, do not let your sympa- 

 thies close your eyes to their glaring faults, some of which are emblazoned 

 on the fronts and sides of all city blocks and dwellings. 



"I would like to suggest that the readers of American Ornithology might 

 find it very interesting to have a number of this magazine devoted to a dis- 

 cussion in the form of a debate, upon whether birds have intellect or only in- 

 stinct. Many interesting facts from personal observation would probably be 

 handed in from all over the country, to illustrate both sides of this popular 

 question. I think such a number would be a very valuable magazine, for 

 many remarkable facts about bird life would be brought out, that otherwise 

 would never be published." We are entirely in accord with this communi- 

 fcation from Mr. S. D. Robbins, Belmont, Mass., and now call for accounts 

 of any actions of birds that you may have observed, which would seem to de- 

 note the presence of intellect or forethought. We will plan to devote part 

 of the July number to this question, so you will have the opportunity to make 

 further investigation, but all material will have to be in our hands before 

 June 10th. 



The following showed the most skill in coloring the Kinglet supplement for 

 February: 1st, Inez Henely, Grinnell, Iowa; 2nd, Leon E. Youngs, Port 

 Crane, N. Y.; 3rd, E. R. West, New Albany, Ind. 



