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6. Parus. Titmouse. Bill compressed, strait, short, and 

 sharp-pointed ; nostrils covered with bristles ; tongue 

 laciniated ; toes all separate, the hind toe the longest; 

 dazes sharp. 



In food and habits, this genus agrees with the last; they 

 frequent the same situations, as also orchards and gardens ; 

 their actions are lively and entertaining : several of the 

 species are easily tamed; they are readily caught in traps, 

 baited with raw flesh and fat. Seven species are British, 

 see British Ornithologi/, vols. 1, 2. 



ORDER IT. 



PiC-E. PIES. 



This is a very extensive Order, comprising thirty-two 

 genera, comprehending families, of manners and habits 

 widely dissimilar ; some nearly approach the Vultures, in 

 their kinds of food, devouring the most putrid substances ; 

 others are a kind of birds of prey, some are insectivorous, 

 others piscivorous, or vemivorous, many kinds feed entirely 

 on fruits and seeds, some on grain, and other vegetable sub- 

 stances. Of this Order, but few individuals contribute 

 directly to the assistance of mankind ; the Rook, Corvus 

 frugiligus ; however is certainly an exception, as from its 

 propensity to seek out and devour the grub or larva: of the 

 common Chafer, Scaraheus MelolonthOj it rids the farmer of 

 one his greatest enemies. 



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