Birds and Nature Vol. 10 No. 5 [December 1901]

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Various. Birds and Nature Vol. 10 No. 5 [December 1901]

SNOW-FLAKES

THE WHITE-EYED VIREO (Vireo noveboracensis.)

TO A WHITE-EYED VIREO

PLEA OF THE YOUNG EVERGREENS

THE RIVOLI HUMMINGBIRD (Eugenes fulgens.)

THE SEA-GULL

THE BIRD OF CONSOLATION

THE WORM-EATING WARBLER (Helmitherus vermivorus.)

THE HUMMINGBIRD

NEVA’S BUTTERFLY

THE INDIGNANT TURKEY. A TRUE STORY

THE CHIPPING SPARROW (Spizella socialis.)

CHRISTMAS IN BUNNYVILLE

TOPAZ

THE BIRTH OF THE HUMMINGBIRD

THE ROSE TANAGER (Pyranga aestiva.)

THE ERMINE

THE RHESUS MONKEY (Macacus rhesus.)

AN ANIMAL TORPEDO

THE CAMEL

THE HILL SUMMIT

THE ZEBRA

ASPIRATION

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The vireos form a peculiar and interesting family – the Vireonidæ, which includes about fifty species. All are strictly American and the larger number inhabit only the forest or shrubby regions of Central and South America. The name vireo signifies a green finch and is from the Latin word meaning “to be green.” The body color of nearly all the species is more or less olive green.

About fifteen species frequent the United States. These are all members of the genus Vireo, and some of them have a wide range, only equaled in extent by some of the warblers.

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The White-eyed Vireo has an extensive range, extending over the eastern United States from the Atlantic Ocean to the great plains and from Mexico and Guatemala, where it winters, northward to the borders of British America. It nests practically throughout its range within the United States.

This pert and trim little bird is known by other suggestive names. Because of the character of its nest it is called the “little green hanging bird.” Its song, as translated by boys, has given it the name “chickty-bearer,” or “chickity.” Except when nesting this vireo is unsuspecting and will permit a near approach. Dr. Brewer says that “when whistled to it will often stop and eye you with marked curiosity, and even approach a little nearer, as if to obtain a better view, entirely unconscious of any danger.” Impertinent at all times, they are especially so when the nest is approached. At such times it exhibits great uneasiness, and even its expressive eyes seem to flash. Continually scolding the intruder, it utters “a hoarse mewing that is very peculiar.”

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