112 BIRD-KEEPER'S MANUAL. 



LOCATION. Found throughout the United 

 States Resident. 



THE MAGPIE. 



WITH the name of this bird are associated sto- 

 ries of poor forlorn maidens, who have been 

 unjustly accused of pilfering silver spoons, jew- 

 elry, &c. ; while our hero, indulging in his natu- 

 ral propensity, and great partiality for all glitter- 

 ing tilings, has been the guilty culprit. The 

 American bird has been compared and examined 

 with the European, and no material difference 

 can be discovered. When kept tame, in a family, 

 he has the same qualities, and the same prac- 

 tices. 'He will answer to his name, will fol- 

 low an inmate of the family all over the house, 

 or out of doors; may be taught to articulate 

 words, and will carry off everything that glitters 

 that he can carry to his hoarding place, which 

 has caused sometimes a great deal of trouble. 

 Although his colors are but two, there is such a 

 contrast, that with his fine long tail he has a very 

 elegant appearance, and is so very tame and 

 familiar, that he is always a great favorite, whe- 



