461. Myiochanes virens. 6 1/2 inches.

In life, the Pewee can best be distinguished from the larger Phoebe, with which it is often confounded, by its sad, plaintive "pe-ah-wee," "pee-wee," which is strikingly different from the brusque call of the Phoebe. Pewees are also found more in high, dry woods where they build their little moss-covered homes on horizontal boughs at quite a height from the ground. Like the other flycatchers they always perch on dead twigs, where their view is as little obstructed as possible.

Note. - A clear, plaintive whistle, "pe-ah-whee," "pee-wee."

Nest. - One of the most exquisite of bird creations, composed of plant fibres quilted together and ornamented with rock lichens; situated at varying heights on horizontal limbs, preferably oak or chestnut, and sometimes in apple trees in orchards. Eggs creamy white, specked with brown (.80 x .55).

Range. - U. S. from the Plains to the Atlantic and north to Manitoba and New Brunswick; winters in Central America. 4