Jan., 1909. Birds of Illinois and Wisconsin — Cory. 



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Long-billed Marsh Wren. 



The Long-billed Marsh Wren is a common summer resident in 

 suitable marshes, at least in eastern Illinois. I have not seen speci- 

 mens from the western part of the state and it is probable that in 

 prairie districts it is replaced by T p. iliacus, which also occurs ,in 

 eastern Illinois. The species is represented in the collection ot the 

 Field Museum of Natural History by the following specimens Tfrom 

 eastern Illinois and Indiana: 



No. 24451, 9 , May 23, 1907, Lake Forest, 111. 



No. 15446, c?, June 14, 1904, Chicago, 111. 



No. 15447, c?, June 14, 1904, Chicago, 111. 



No. 15448, d*, June 14, 1904, Chicago, 111. 



No. 21735, c?i Sept. 10, 1906, Beach, Lake Co., 111. 



No. 13732, 9 , Oct. 10, 1902, Chicago, 111. 



No. 6630, 9 , Aug. 9, 1896, Chicago, 111. 



No. 6629, c?, Aug. 2, 1896, Chicago, III. 



No. 24452, c?, June 28, 1907, English Lake, Ind. 



In Wisconsin, according to Kumlien and HoUister, it is "an abun- 

 dant summer resident over nearly the entire state, breeding in great 

 numbers about all suitable marshes." (Birds of Wisconsin, 1903, p. 



123-) 



Breeds in May and June. The nest is attached to reeds in marshes. 

 It is globe shaped with the entrance on the side, and is composed of 

 grasses. The eggs are from 5 to 9, finely speckled all over with cinna- 

 mon brown, and measure about .65 x .50 inches. 



The Long-billed Marsh Wren has a pleasant little song, somewhat 

 resembling that of the House Wren, but more broken and not so loud. 



