IIED-WINGED BLACK-BIRD. 
amidst the broad shadows of their fune- 
real plumage, the bright flashing of the 
vermilion with which their wings ai e so 
singularly decorated. After whirling and 
waving a little distance like the Starling, 
they descend as a torrent, and darkening 
the branches of the trees by their num- 
bers, they commence a general concert 
that may be heard for more than two 
miles. 
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