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ANTHID^. 



The old name Titlark, then, must" be understood to be 

 merged in the more distinctive title, Pipit, given to three 

 common kinds which severally frequent trees, meadows, 

 and the seashore. The Tree Pipit alone is a migratory 

 species, arriving in this country towards the end of April, 

 and leaving us in the autumn. It is common in most of 

 the wooded counties of England, except the extreme 



west and north, but attracts little notice, being unostenta- 

 tious in size and colour, while its song, except by the prac- 

 tised ear, is likely to be lost in the general melody of the 

 woods. Yarrell's succinct account of its most characteristic 

 habit is so comprehensive and accurate, that the observer 

 who wishes to make its acquaintance can scarcely fail by 

 its help to identify the bird on its very first occurrence.* 

 * Vol. i. p. 432. 



