THE NORTH ISLAND THRUSH 



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make the bird's acquaintance, not merely a slight acquaintance, 

 but one which will ripen into intimacy. If he does this, he will 

 know a bird who takes the world as it is. It is indifferent as to 



North Island Thrush. 



South Island Thrush. 



the nature of its food, feeding on insects when they are procur- 

 able, or making shift with grasses, seeds, or fruits. It neither 

 courts nor avoids observation ; is as bold as the robin and the tit, 

 but does not possess their intrusive friendliness; when in the 



