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unobserved. While searching for their insect prey they may be seen 
to dart in and out among the branches and to penetrate, in various 
directions, the dense mat of foliage overhead. They often pass within 
a few inches of one’s face, and yet it is rare that a sound is heard from 
their delicate wings.’’* 
The nest is commonly in a hollow tree and, according to Merriam, 
the young are generally two in number and are born about the first 
of July. They commence to fly when about three weeks old (J. c., 
Pp. 190). 
Specimens examined from Illinois and Wisconsin: 
Tlinois — Glen Ellyn, Du Page Co., 1; Chicago, 7; Palos Park, Cook 
Co., 1=9. 
Wisconsin — (M. P. M.) Milwaukee, 9; Delavan, Walworth Co., 1; 
Burnett Co., 1; Osceola, Polk Co., 4=15. 
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* Mamm. Adirondack Reg., 1886, p. 188. 
