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end. It is also found on the continent of Europe, and probably in 
some parts of Asia. 
Genus ERYTHACUS. 
Of this genus there are three species, the well-known Robin (JL. 
rubecula) of Europe, and the #. akahige and EF. komadori of Japan. 
Og iiknyralcus MEEECULA. . = ... « (A UeVolaliesblaeernnnim 
Rosin. 
This familiar denizen of our gardens, shrubberies, and woodlands 
is a constant resident with us, is dispersed over the three king- 
doms, and is a general favourite. It is also found on the continent 
of Europe, in North Africa, and the Islands of Madeira and Teneriffe, 
in which latter island I have myself shot examples. 
Genus CYANECULA. 
Two or three very differently marked birds of this form exist in 
Europe, Africa, India, and China. By some writers they are con- 
sidered to be one and the same species ; by others each has been re- 
garded as distinct. In habits and disposition the Bluethroats are 
peculiar, they exhibit none of the bold daring of the Wheatear and the 
Robin ; neither do they sit on a twig and show their breasts like the 
Whin- and Stone-Chats ; on the contrary they skulk among bushes 
and dense herbage of hill-sides, or among the grasses in a meadow, 
concealing rather than showing their beautiful colouring, as if con- 
scious that its exposure would be adverse to their well-being. 
OOMCVANECULASUECICA’S 9% 20 2) eee ee ce Ol ee xen axe 
RED-THROATED BLUEBREAST. 
A lovely little bird, which lives in eastern Europe and probably 
in Africa. In the summer it is to be seen on the Dovrefjeld, in the 
winter in the sunny south. It sometimes pays England a visit, end 
hence is included in our avifauna, but its occurrence must be re- 
garded as purely accidental. 
LOOM CYANECUDA,LEUCOCYANA, =. 4) 4 0) eo ee Ole lila iets 
WHUHITE-THROATED BLUEBREAST. 
A native of France and Southern Europe, accidental in England. 
Genus RuTIcILLA. 
Redstarts, as the members of this genus are trivially called, not 
only inhabit Europe, but are abundant in India and China. 
