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hole in the side of the nest, and its tail turned over its head, and 
projecting about an inch and a half. 
6. P. biarmicus (Bearded Titmouse). 
Genus XX. EMBERIZA. | 
1. E. Citrinella (Yellow Bunting). 
2. E. Miliaria (Common Bunting, Clod-bird). 
3. E. Scheniclus (Reed Bunting). 
The Reed-Bunting uses the same artifice to attract attention 
from its nest, as the Partridge does to save its young,—limping 
along upon the ground, screaming, and shaking its wings. 
4. E. nivalis (Snow Bunting). 
Flocks of Snow Buntings visit the coast of Norfolk every 
winter; and they are sometimes found in great abundance at 
Caistor near Yarmouth.— The wings of this species are long 
and pointed, which give it somewhat the appearance of a Sand- 
piper in flight. This enlarged power of wing was probably de- 
signed to enable the bird to accomplish its migrations to and 
from the arctic circle. | 
Genus XXI. Loxra. 
l. L. Curvirostra (Crossbill). 
In the year 1810 Crossbills were numerous at Offton in Suffolk. 
March 4th, 1815, a small flock of them again made their appear- 
ance at the same place, and were very busy in feeding upon the 
seeds of-Scotch, Spruce, and Larch Firs, apparently giving the 
preference 
