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VERTEBRATES: RIRDS. 



upon thorns and other sharp points, as a butcher hangs 

 meats upon hooks in his staU. It builds a large nest 

 of t\\'igs, grass, and moss, in the forks of a tree. 



The Vireos are much smaller 

 than the Shrike, and mostly 

 olive-green abo\-e and light be- 

 low. The Red-eyed Vireo has 

 the iris of the eye red. Its 

 loud, clear notes are heard in 

 the tree-tops from spring till 

 late in autumn. The White- 

 e\-ed ana the Warbling Vireo are small, and their notes 

 are \'ery pleasant. 



Fi- 



Mocking Birds, etc. 



These Birds are closeh' related to the Thrtjshes, and 

 are very sweet singers. The Mocking Bird of the 

 Southern States is about the size of the Robin, with a 



Mocking Bird. 



very long tail, and the color is ashy. It sings with 

 great sweetness, and rcadih" imitates the songs of all 

 the birds which it liears. It is a \-ery common pet in 



