ACCENTOR, ALPINE. 
AccEeNToR AxLPinus, Zemm. 
Turs Bird, though larger than the Hedge Accentor 
(or, as it is more commonly called, the Hedge 
Sparrow), somewhat resembles that species in its 
general appearance, except that its throat is mottled 
with black and white. There are but three or four 
recorded instances of the capture of this species in 
Great Britain; but it is not uncommon in France 
and Germany and in other parts of Europe, where 
it breeds, making its nest among stones or in the 
cavities of rocks, &c. The nest is composed of moss 
and wool lined with hair, and the eggs, usually 
four or five, are of a pale blue colour. 
The habits of the Alpine Accentor differ in some 
respects from those of the Hedge Accentor. It 
seldom perches on trees or hedges, but frequents 
the higher mountainous districts in summer, seeking 
shelter, however, in the valleys during winter. 
ACCENTOR, HEDGE. 
Hepce Sparrow. 
ACCENTOR MODULARIS, Zemm. 
This species is very abundant throughout this 
country, in which it may be said to be a permanent 
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