BIRDS OF VERMONT. 
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Brown Thrush ; Thrasher. Harporliynclmft rufm^ Cab. 
Common in some parts of the state. Scarce in northern part. 
Its song is Httle inferior to the mocking bird, but its songs of 
mimicr}' are much more restricted. 
FAMILY SAXICOLID^.— Stone Chats, &c. 
Blue Bird. Sialia sialis^ Hald. 
Abundant throughout the state. A very beneficial bird. It 
will nest in tin fruit cans or boxes nailed on top of fence posts, 
if perforated so that the water can run out. 
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FAMILY SYLVIID^.— Sylvians. 
Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Begulus calendula^ Licht. 
Common in northern Vermont, where it breeds. Their song 
is a sweet warble. It is a restless bird. 
Golden-crested Kinglet. liegulus satrapa^ Licht. 
Breeds in this state, and often some of them remain with us 
through the winter. It may be called a permanent resident. 
Blue-gray Gnat Catcher. Polioptila coerulea, Scl. 
Said to be rarely seen in southern part of the state. 
FAMILY PARID^.— Titmice. 
Black-capped Titmouse ; Chickadee. Pants atricapillus, L. 
A common resident during the year, but perhaps more abun- 
dant in fall and winter ; at least more noticable. Sleeps with his 
head under his wing. 
Hudsonian Titmouse. Parus Hudsonicus^ F. 
Breeds in northern part of state ; and in some places is com- 
mon, but rare in southern part. 
FAMILY SITTID^.— Nuthatches. 
White-bellied Nuthatch. Sitta Carolinensis^ Gm. 
A common bird, residing the year round. It feeds on insects 
and is a desirable bird. It has a peculiar song and a low gutteral 
tone. If once heard it is always remembered. 
Red-bellied Nuthatch. Sitta Canadensis^ L. 
Common in north part of state, and often seen in all portions, 
but perhaps does not nest often, only among the northern hills. 
Its habits and food much tlie same as the other. 
