5.You introduce yourself throughout your song,
And tell the world your brief, old-fashioned name.—(Phœbe.)
6."Bob White!" you call
Along the marshy coast.
Speak not so loud
Or you will be on toast.—(Quail.)
7.Cooing 'neath barn rafters,
Pouting, sometimes, too,
Rippling like child laughter
All the winter through.—(Pigeon.)