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turf. In the more northern parts of the island it 
forms its nest in hollow trees, old buildings, and 
rocks. The eggs, from four to six in number, are 
of a very pale greenish blue tinge, and glossy in 
appearance. The Starling, which is a gregarious 
bird, flies with considerable rapidity, walks and 
runs with ease, and searches the pastures for worms, 
larvee, and insects. Its song is pleasant, and, when 
tamed, it can be taught to whistle tunes, and even 
to imitate the sound of the human voice, so far as 
to articulate words. During autumn these birds 
gather into large flocks, and repair to the fenny 
counties, where they roost among the reeds. 
STARLING, RED-WINGED. 
Marsu Bracxpirp, or Maize Birp. 
AGELARUS PH@NICEUS, Aud. 
This bird, which is very abundant in North 
America, has been captured in England in two 
or three instances; and some of its habits having 
been observed to resemble those of our well- 
known Starling, the name of Red-winged Starling 
was given to it. Audubon says of them, “ To- 
wards evening they alight in the marshes in 
immense numbers, and in compact bodies settle 
on the reeds and rushes close above the water, 
and remain during the night, unless disturbed. 
