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the Nuthatch as not to be distinguished." Indeed the Nut- 

 hatch is most intimately allied to the Tits in more important 

 matters, both its form and habits being very similar. 



The Great Titmouse is generally distributed in the wooded 

 and cultivated districts, both in England and in Scotland ; but 

 is rare in the northern parts of the latter country. It is resi- 

 dent with us, but shifts about from place to place in the winter 

 season. On the Continent it is said to occur as far north as 

 Norway, Sweden, and Siberia, and to extend to its southern 

 boundaries. 



Young. — When fiilly fledged, the young resemble the adult, 

 but have the tints much duller, and the dark medial band on 

 the breast less extended. 



Remarks. — All the Tits have a kind of broad festoon on the 

 edge of the mandible, beneath the nostrils, and this species, 

 being the largest, shews it more conspicuously. 



