Who with his long bill,
Bores holes in a tree,
And of worms eats his fill.

[Illustration: THE WOODPECKER.]




X x


THE XANTHORONUS.

X is Xanthornus,
Or Baltimore Bird.
Oft in our orchards,
His music is heard.

[Illustration: XANTHORNUS.]




Y y


THE YELLOW BIRD.

Y is a Yellow Bird,