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Hangbird: The oriole, so called from its hanging nest; one of

James Russell Lowell

Lowell's most beloved "garden acquaintances" at Elmwood. In a letter

he says: "They build a pendulous nest, and so flash in the sun that

our literal rustics call them fire hang-birds." See the description in

_Under the Willows_ beginning:

 

"My oriole, my glance of summer fire."

 

See also the charming prose description in _My Garden Acquaintance_.