This section is from the book "The Home Cyclopedia Of General Information", by Charles Morris. Also available from Amazon: Home Cyclopedia of Necessary Knowledge.
Also known as the Tyrant Fly-catcher and Bel-martin. It is found only in America east of the Rocky Mountains, and during the nesting season is very fierce. It will attack the largest bird that comes too near its nest, even eagles and hawks being driven off by this little tyrant. It will dart upward, alight on the back of its enemy, and with its sharp beak make him suffer for his temerity.
 
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