idge, common P.R. abundant T.V. N. Ohio,
common P.R. Glen Ellyn, common P.R. SE. Minn.,
common S.R., Mch.-Nov., uncommon W.V.

The Crow and the Robin are probably the best known of all our birds. The
former we treat as an enemy and the latter as a friend, and one
therefore is as wild as the other is tame. Whether the Crow deserves to
be outlawed has not as yet been decided. But we should not condemn him
out of court and let us remember that as an intelligent, self-respecting
citizen, who animates wintry wastes with his shining sable form and
clarion call, he has other than economic claims to our consideration.
The nest is placed in a tree about 30 feet up, and 4-6 eggs, green
thickly marked with brownish are laid in April.

The Florida Crow (_C. b. pascuus_) is very near the northern bird, but
has the wings and tail smaller, the bill and feet larger. It lives
chiefly in the pine barrens of Florida and is much less common in the
state than the Fish Crow.

FISH CROW

_Corvus ossifragus_

Brighter, more uniformly colored above and below,
the feathers without dull tips.

_Range._ Atlantic and Gulf coast region from the
lower Hudson Valley and Long Island Sound
southward. Migratory only at the northern limit
of its range. Found throughout Florida, but
elsewhere usually not far from tidal water.

Washington, rather common P.R. Cambridge, A.V.,
one record, Mch.

In life the Fish Crow may be distinguished from the common Crow by its
smaller size and hoarser voice. The difference in size, however, is
evident only when the two are together, but once the cracked, reedy
_car_ (not _caw_) of the Fish Crow has been learned the species may
always be identified when heard. It is somewhat like the note of a young
Crow, but less immature. The nest and eggs are much like those of the
common Crow. The eggs are laid in May.

STARLINGS. FAMILY STURNIDAE

STARLING

_Sturnus vulgaris. Case 2, Figs. 24, 25_

In winter conspicuously dotted with whitish; in
summer with but few dots and a yellow bill; at all
times with a short tail and long wings. L 8-1/2.

_Range._ Introduced from Europe into Central Park,
New York City, in 1890, now more or less numerous
from Virginia to Maine; occasional west of the
Alleghanies. It is a quick, active bird,