104 ELEMENTS OF ORNITHOLOGY. 
A beautiful black and yellow Bird, which is occasionally to 
be seen, during the spring, in the South or East of England, is 
known as the Golden Oriole (Oriolus galbula). It is common 











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The Crossbill (Lovia curvirostra). 
enough in Europe during summer, but in the winter it re- 
treats to South Africa. In spite of its conspicuous coloration 
it is not easily seen, because it loves to conceal itself amongst 
dense foliage. It feeds mainly on insects and caterpillars, but 
also on fruit, and has a beautiful flute-like note. It is the type 
