OUR HOME BIRDS. 
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Fig. 5.— White-bellied Swallow. 
deavor to evade their pursuers by winding and turn- 
ing ; thus the lark evades the pursuit of the hawk, 
and in this manner the insects endeavor to evade the 
swallow. But this bird is admirably fitted by its 
Creator to pursue them through their shortest turn- 
ings. Besides a great length of wing, it is provided 
with a long tail, which like a rudder turns it in its 
most rapid motions ; and thus, w r hile it is capable of 
moving with the utmost swiftness, it is also capable 
of turning with the greatest ease and readiness. 
“ ‘ When the weather promises to be fair the insect 
