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corded of its capture in England, namely, one 
which was shot near Brighton, in 1854. ‘This 
species was first obtained at Gibraltar, and others 
afterwards at Algesiras. It is found in various 
parts of Spain, particularly in the valley of Anda- 
lusia, nesting among the shrubs of oleander. The 
egos are of a pale greenish white ground colour, 
spotted and speckled over with two shades of 
darker greenish brown, very similar in colour to 
those of the Reed Warbler. Its food is said to be 
grasshoppers and other insects. 
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SYLVIA LUSCINIOIDES, Zemm. 
Several examples of this rare species of Warbler 
have been obtained in England. Savi’s Warbler 
resembles the Reed Warbler in form, with the 
exception of the tail, which is longer and more 
fan-like in shape. Its plumage is similar in 
colour to that of the Nightingale. This species 
is rare even in the south of Enrope, and was first 
noticed by Savi. Like the Reed and Sedge Warblers, 
it frequents moist and shaded situations among 
reeds and bushes near water, concealing itself 
among the stalks and foliage. It feeds on worms 
and insects. Its nest, which is generally placed 
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