KING BIRD. 
This bird is very common in New En- 
gland. He receives his names of King 
Bird and Tyrant Fly catcher, from his 
extraordinary behavior and the authority 
he asumes over all others in the breeding 
season. In the months of May, June, 
and part of J uly, his life is one continued 
scene of broils and battles; in which, 
however, he generally comes off con- 
queror. Hawks and crows, the bald eagle, 
and the great black eagle, all equally 
dread a rencounter with this dauntless 
little champion, who as soon as he per- 
ceives one of these last approaching. 
