American Redstart

With a flash of bright-hued wing, Bluebird comes to say it’s spring; Sets about to build his nest Upon the tree which suits him best.

Little Sir Screech Owl and his wife Live such a cheerful, useful life; They nest among the apple trees, Saying: “May we eat the bugs here, please?”

“Who, Who, who, who?” asks Sir Barn Owl, When he comes out at dusk to prowl; He has great shiny yellow eyes, And looks so very, very wise.

Ostrich’s cousin, Cassowary, Wears a coat peculiar, very; It’s half like feathers, half like hair,— There’s not one like it anywhere.

Ostrich grows to be immense But has so very little sense, For when an enemy’s at hand He covers up his head with sand.

Said Penguin, pensively, one day: “Come, fishie dear, come out and play,” But fishie answered, in a fright: “I ’ve heard about your appetite.”

Albatross has wings so strong That he could fly the whole day long; But if he’s tired, he can float Upon the waves, just like a boat.

The dainty Misses Parrakeet A Dress all in green and look so sweet; From South America they came And “Love Bird” is their other name.