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THE USEFUL BIRDS 



THE STARLING, 



Sturiius vulguris, Liiiii. 



Amongst birds, the Starlings rank as "Ambulatores " or 

 " Walkers." In this respect they are like the Magpies, and 



The Starling. 



unlike the Sparrows, which hop. When in the air the flight, 

 direct or wheeling, is both graceful and rapid. They associate 

 in flocks. Being black, with reflections of green and purple. 



