18 Bird Day Book 



BIRD BIOGRAPHY 



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WHAT bird is our emblem? 

 I, said the eagle, 

 In strength I am regal ; 

 I'm America's emblem. 



Who sings on the wing? 

 I, said the skylark; 

 From dawn until dark, 

 I sing on the wing. 



Whose feathers are downy? 

 Mine, said the goose, 

 They're put to good use, 

 My feathers are downy. 



Who builds a hang-nest? 

 I, said the oriole, 

 In shape like a bowl, 

 I build my hang-nest. 



Who's pet of the household? 



I, said canary, 



A right yellow fairy. 



I am pet of the household. 



Who's poetry's bird? 

 I, said the dove, 

 For I coo of love. 

 I'm poetry's bird. 



Who loves to chatter? 

 I, said the blackbird, 

 My harsh voice is heard, 

 I love to chatter. 



