498 REPTILES AND BIRDS. 
The Black-throated Bunting (Zuspiza Americana, Fig. 216) was 
discovered by the American ornithologist, Wilson. In many respects 
it resembles our Yellow-ammer. It is migratory. 
The Yellow-ammer (Zmberiza citrinella), is well known by its 
almost canary-like plumage and bold jaunty air. When this bird 
Fig. 215.—Common Bunting. Fig, 216.—Black-throated Bunting. 
becomes fat, it is supposed by some epicures to rival the celebrated 
Ortolan. 
The Cirl Bunting (Zmberiza cirlus), on the other hand, although 
found in Devon and Cornwall, and other parts of England, is only 
plentiful in the southern parts of Europe, and does not migrate into 
the colder regions. 
The Ortolan Bunting (Zmberiza hortulana, Fig. 217), 80 well known 
to gourmets and pot-hunters of Southern Europe, migrates periodi- 
cally. They have been found in various parts of England, but 
