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this note.) Look for a sleek little bird, length 42 to 
5 inches, with the above tinted sober plumage. Found : 
Widely distributed. Frequents wooded districts gener- 
ally (hedges and plantations), also gardens. Habits : 
Not shy, does not fly away into concealment like other 
warblers. If nest be approached parents become very 
anxious, but do not fly away far. Migratory: Arrives 
end of March or in early April; leaves end of September. 
Note: A weak but very sweet and long warbling song 
(must be heard to be recognized). Sings all the time 
it stays in this country, except at end of August when 
it moults, but sings again afterwards before leaving. 
Food : Small insects chiefly. Male and female: Alike. 
Nest: In April. Situated: On the ground in long 
grass or weeds, or in a bank, or under a_ hedge. 
Of a regular globe shape (domed), with a hole at one 
side for entrance (compare nests of common (jinny) 
wren and house sparrow) ; neatly constructed. Made 
of - Rootlets and grass (generally), lined with horsehair 
and feathers. Second nests: Doubtful. Eggs: Pure 
white (shell very thin), blotched and spotted reddish- 
brown. Six or seven. 
22. WOOD-PIGEON OR RING-DOVE 
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Columba palumbus (Lat., columba and fpalumbes, 
two words both meaning dove or pigeon). Syn, ; 
