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senting an adult, natural size. Common in the low swampy por- 

 tions of France and Holland. Sings sweetly. Feeds on Gnats, 

 Libellulidee, and other aquatic insects. Nestles amongst reeds. 

 Eggs five, ohtuse, pale green, spotted with black and grey. This 

 species must obviously be removed from the genus Salicaria, and 

 we could have wished that Mr. Gould had employed a less objection- 

 able specific name than turdoides. 



An adult, half the natural size, of the Black Stork — Cicofiia ni- 

 gra, Bellon. — Cicogne noire, Fr. — Cicogna nera. It. — Schwarzer 

 Storch, G. A very faithful and characteristic representation. In- 

 habits the wooded and marshy districts of North Europe. Has 

 been met with two or three times in England, and has occurred 

 along the Caspian Sea. Feeds on small fishes, Frogs, Worms, and 

 insects. Builds on trees, especially Firs. 



Stone Chat — Saxicola rubicola, Bechst. — Traquet patre, Fr. — 

 Saltinselce moro. It. — Schwartzkehliger Steinschmatzer, G. Male 

 and female, adult plumage and natural size ; the male is the best, 

 but the form of neither is good, and the tints are too bright. These 

 little birds should have a more lively and active appearance. Found 

 in Europe, India, and Africa ; common in England ; resident in 

 Africa, but migratory in Europe ; in England, however, it is indi- 

 genous. Habits well known. 



Golden Eagle — Aquila aurea, Will. — Aigle royale, Fr. — Aquila 

 leonata. It. — Gold Adler, G. We are far from admiring Mr. 

 Gould's figures (of a young and adult, one-third of the natural 

 size) of this noble bird ; they have all the appearance of having 

 been long cooped up in a cage. Common in the hilly districts of 

 Russia and Scandinavia ; less so in France, Italy, and Germany. 

 Is found in Scotland, where, however, it is a rare bird. It is resi- 

 dent in this country. Builds in lofty rocks or trees. Eggs two or 

 three, dull white, stained and spotted with dull red. Preys on 

 Fawns, Lambs, Hares, and large birds. The immature bird has 

 been described as the Ringtailed Eagle. 



Ortolan Bunting — Emberiza hortulanaj Linn. — Bruant ortolan, 

 Fr. — Zivolo hortulana. It. — Garten Ammer, G. These are the 

 Avorst of our author's figures which it has been our lot to criticise ; 

 the male and female, size of nature, are given, but neither of them 

 can be said to be either handsome or characteristic. Inhabits Eu- 

 rope and North Africa. A few individuals have been shot in Eng- 

 land. We think, with Mr. Gould, that it may occur more fre- 

 quently, but has been mistaken for the Yellow Bunting. The nest 

 is placed in hedges or low bushes, or on the ground, and consists of 



