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VERTEBRATES: BIRDS. 



It lingers around bridges, old buildings, and caves. 

 Here in some secure spot it builds its nest of mud, 

 grass, and moss, with a soft lining within for the eggs, 

 which are pure white with reddish spots near the 

 larger end. The Wood Pewee is rather smaller than 

 the Phoebej and is found in the quiet retreats of the 

 forest. 



THRUSHES. 



Tlie Wood Thrush, Hermit Tlirush, Wilson's Thrush, 

 Robin, Robin Redbreast, &c., come under this head. 



The Wood Thrush is smaller than a robin, brownish 

 above, white below, marked with triangular black spots. 



Fig. 121. — Ruby-crowned 

 "Wren. 



Fig. 120. — Wood Thrush. 



It is found in groves and woods, and its sweet singing 

 has made it celebrated among all lovers^ of birds. Its 

 nest and eggs much resemble those of the robin. 



The Hermit Thrush is smaller than the Wood Thrush, 

 which it somewhat resembles, but it is rather darker 

 above, and its breast is yellowish-white, and the dark 

 spots beneath are less distinct than in the latter ; and 

 its soft, liquid, plaintive notes excel in sweetness those 

 of any other American bird. It is heard in shady glens 

 and deep woods. 



