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behind him, and the snap of his bill can be distinctly 
heard as it closes on an unsuspecting Eel Fly* See 
how happily he completes the circle, and how 
leisurely he returns to his conspicuous perch ! 
The Great Crested Fly-catcher is larger than the 
Kingbird and of lighter colouring, showing, when 
hurrying through the naked branches of the tallest 
trees in spring, a blending of light brown, grey, and 
pale yellow* His crest is a conspicuous mark, and 
his whistled call, repeated at intervals, is loud and 
penetrating* It suggests a Robin trying his voice* 
Now he is silent* It is a rare experience to see him 
in the summer woods* The Olive-sided Fly-catcher 
is similarly decked in summer tints, but is smaller 
than the Kingbird and more retiring in disposition* 
Every one knows our little Phoebe, the pet of the 
family* Her colours are of the plainest, but she 
chooses the naked limbs in orchards and shade trees, 
and the most conspicuous posts by the roadside, her 
free confidence winning many friends* The Wood 
Pee-wee prefers more secluded places, and can be 
known by her pale yellow breast and high, thin, 
plaintive notes* The Chebec is the smallest member 
of the family, and she pronounces her name so 
distinctly that she seems vain of it* Her pale breast 
and white wing bars are points of distinction* She 
sustains the family dignity in her upright poise and 
conspicuous crest, and is true to its traditions in her 
