PASSERES. 



DAW. 



305 

 CORVID/E. 



Corvus monedula, Linnaeus . 



THE DAW. 



Corvus monedula. 



Daws, in some of their habits, much resemble Rooks, with 

 which they very commonly associate in considerable num- 

 bers throughout the year, and whether seeking food, or 

 rearing their young, perfect harmony prevails between the 

 two species. But in other respects there is a good deal of 

 difference. Daws are not so entirely limited to wooded and 

 cultivated districts, constantly frequenting also high cliffs, 

 both on the sea-coast and inland where their larger con- 

 geners are rarely or never seen, and are even bolder and more 

 domestic than Rooks, when taking up their abode near vil- 

 lages and towns. A large number seek shelter in our 

 buildings, where, notwithstanding their pertness and certain 



f Syst. Nat. Ed. 12, i. p, 156 (1766). 



