You remember the White-eyed Vireo, and in Florida there is a Towhee who has white eyes; but this is so unusual that it makes the bird look to you as if it were blind, until you understand that it is the natural color.

Most birds' eyes are brown of some shade, or perfectly black; a few have blue or green eyes.

But where did I leave Mr.Jore-e Blur-re ?" "You were saying that he is wise," answered Rap.
"Well, he is wise enough never to fly either straight to or from his nest, which is a rather poor affair, down on the ground, within reach of every weasel or snake that cares to rob it.
"He does not sing on the ground, but moves silently among the leaves and litter of old ferns, such as are found near ponds and streams.

A stick will crackle perhaps, and thus draw your attention to him.

When he knows that he is seen, he will flip his wings and flirt his tail, like suddenly opening and shutting a fan, as he flits on before you with his head on one side, giving the pert call 'Towhee! towhee!' that is one of his names.