The Red-backed Shrike. Ts 
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bles that of the common wagtail, rising and sinking, 
leaving a curve downwards from point to point. It 
rarely goes far from its nest, which it builds within a 
few feet of the ground in some thicket. It is composed 
of twigs, moss, and dried grass outside, lined with 
wool, hair, feathers, and other warm materials. The 
femaleways five or Six esos > she is 2 very. attentive 
parent to her offspting, and hatches her brood in June. 

