26 BIRD-KEEPER'S MANUAL. 



THE MISSEL-THRUSH. 



This is the largest of its tribe, but it is far in- 

 ferior to the former in song. Its notes are few, 

 but musical, and pretty loud. In Britain, some 

 years ago, it was rather a rare bird, but it is now 

 more abundant. It is distinguished from other 

 Thrushes by its size, and by the pure white on 

 the under part of the wing. 



FOOD. Diet the same as the former. 



CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEXES. There is 

 little difference between the male and female, in 

 size, or markings. The male is rather a brighter 

 yellow on the lower part of the body. 



LOCATION. Found throughout Europe, Resi- 

 dent. 



ROCK THRUSH. 



This is a very rare bird, of whose good quali- 

 ties I am incapable of judging by observation, 

 having never seen one ; nor do I believe it has 

 ever been brought to this country; but, as it is a 



