As the Doctor was speaking the shower cloud passed over, and the sun burst out full upon the Bluebirds that were building by the woodshed.
"Oh, they are red, white, and blue!" cried Dodo in great glee, "though the red is a little dirty,—not so fresh and bright as the color in our new flag."
"It is more the red of the ragged old flag they keep down in the Town Hall—the one that has seen service," said Rap thoughtfully.
Some things to remember about the Bluebird
Length (from tip of beak over head to end of tail) seven inches.
Upper parts clear bright blue.
Throat and breast reddish earth color.
Belly white.
A Summer Citizen of the United States, and a Citizen of the milder parts, of our country.
A member of the guilds of Ground Gleaners, Tree Trappers, and Seed Sowers.