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.
Q q
THE QUAIL. Q is a Quail,
Who hides in a tree,
And whistles "Bob-White"
With lively glee.
R r
THE ROBIN. R is the Robin,
So kind and so good,
Who covered with leaves,
The poor babes in the wood.
S s
THE SWALLOW. S is the Swallow,
She darts through the air
To catch little insects,
Her favorite fare.
T t
THE TURKEY. T is a Turkey,
A fine dashing beau,
By his fuming and strutting,
His pride you may know.
U u
THE UPUPA. U's the Upupa,
Or Hoopoe. His crest
He can raise or lower,
As suits him best.