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tions in gardens, flying' iii ^ direct line from tree to 

 tree, with a quick flapping of the wings, and usually 

 uttering at the same time a whistling note; they 

 have also the power of imitating the cries of various 

 birds. The Bulbuls, so well known by repeated 

 references to them in Oriental writings, are many of 

 them possessed of remarkably sweet voices, and are 

 popularly called Nightingales. They are easily 

 tamed, and can be taught to perform many interest- 

 ing tricks. One species is kept for the purpose of 

 fighting, and is trained mth this object, as game- 

 cocks were formerly trained, for the amusement of 

 their cruel owners. In a wild state, they are gene- 

 rally found in the woods and jungles, but are in the 

 habit of visiting gariiens for the sake of feeding upon 

 the ripened fruits and insects. They are all exotic 

 birds, and are all natives of the Eastern hemisphere. 



The Jocose Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is an Indian 

 species, a constant visitor both in woods and gardens ; it 

 is active and lively, always on the move, and contmually 

 warbling its pleasant notes, which are possessed of con- 

 siderable sweetness. The food of these birds consists 

 l)rincipally of fruits and seeds, but they also eat insects. 

 They are great favourites with the Hindoos, who train 

 tljem to sit upon the hand, and carry them to their 

 bazaars and other places of resort. 



The type of this suV)-ff\mily is — 



The Yellow Pycnonotus (Pycnonotus flavida). 



