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.