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The Baldwin Library University of Florida
ILLUSTRATED ALPHABET OF BIRDS
A-B-C-D
A a
THE AUK.
A is an Auk, Of the Artic sea, He lives on the ice, Where the winds blow free.
B b
THE BLUE BIRD.
B is a Blue Bird. In early spring, How sweet his songs Through the forest ring.
C c
THE CONDOR.
C is a Condor, On the Andes' height, He plumes his wings For a lofty flight.
D d
THE DUCK.
D is a Duck Of the canvas back sort; To shoot at a flock Is considered fine sport.
E e
THE BALD EAGLE.
E's a Bald Eagle, So bold and so free; On the flag of our country He spans land and sea.
F f
THE FISH HAWK.
F is a Fish Hawk, Who lives on the shore: He catches his prey Mid the ocean's roar.
G g
THE GOOSE.
G is a Goose; His feathers we take And put them in sacking Our beds to make.
H h
THE HUMMING BIRD.
H is a Humming Bird, Sporting mid flowers And brightly enjoying The sunny hours.
I i
THE IBIS.
I is an Ibis, Who wanders in bogs, And lives upon lizards, And fishes and frogs.
J j
THE JAY.
J is a Jay, With his blue and white coat, With a crest on his head, And a ring round his throat.
K k
THE KING BIRD.
K is a King Bird, Pugnacious and bold: A hero in fight, And a terrible scold.
L l
THE LARK.
L is a Lark, A sociable bird; His song in the meadow Is frequently heard.
M m
THE MAGPIE.
M is a Magpie, He lives at the west, Steals and scolds and eats carrion; He's none of the best.
N n
THE NIGHT HERON.
N is a Night Heron, Of fishes quite fond; He looks for them now, As he stands by the pond.
O o
THE OWL.
O is an Owl, Who hides through the day; And comes out at night, To seek for his prey.
P p
THE PIGEON.
P is a Pigeon So rapid in flight, That before you can shoot him He's gone out of sight.
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