| B b | |
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THE BLUE BIRD.
B is a Blue Bird. In early spring, How sweet his songs Through the forest ring. |
| C c | |
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THE CONDOR.
C is a Condor, On the Andes' height, He plumes his wings For a lofty flight. |
| D d | |
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THE DUCK.
D is a Duck. Of the canvas back sort, To shoot at a flock Is considered fine sport. |
| E e | |
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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 | |
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THE FISH HAWK.
F is a Fish Hawk, Who lives on the shore: He catches his prey Mid the ocean's roar. |
| G g | |
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THE GOOSE.
G is a Goose; His feathers we take And put them in sacking Our beds to make. |
| H h | |
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THE HUMMING BIRD.
H is a Humming Bird, Sporting mid flowers And brightly enjoying The sunny hours. |
| I i | |
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THE IBIS.
I is an Ibis, Who wanders in bogs, And lives upon lizards, And fishes and frogs. |
| J j | |
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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 | |
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THE KING BIRD.
K is a King Bird, Pugnacious and bold: A hero in fight, And a terrible scold. |