SYNOPSIS AND ALPHABETICAL INDEX 
Or PE -BikDS? MENTIONED 
1. BLACK-HEADED BUNTING 
(Pages 53-56) 
Emberiza scheniclus (one of the Conirostres—beaks 
more or less cone-shaped and strong—as the sparrows, 
finches, linnets, larks, starlings, tits, etc). Syn.: Reed 
Sparrow, Passertne Bunting, (Lat. Passer, a sparrow), 
Water Sparrow, Reed Bunting, Black Bonnet, Chink. 
The origin of the word Bunting is unknown. Resembles 
the common house-spazrow (whence synonyms) but is 
rather larger, has a black head, and a brown tail, which 
it often expands showing white feathers. Found chiefly 
near streams and where there are plenty of reeds, rushes, 
etc. Flight: undulating. Movements very active. Not 
migratory, but may go northwards in spring. Length : 
6 to 7 inches. Note: ‘Sherrip,’ often twice repeated, 
and chiefly when on the wing. Chink means a short 
sharp, metallic sound, and refers to the bird’s note. 
Food: Insects found near water, chiefly. Plumage : 
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