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light red. Length seven inches and a half, wing three and 

 three-eighths. 



This species arrives among us from the woody districts of the 

 Fur Countries, (where it breeds,) in the latter part of October. Al- 

 though it generally frequents low, sheltei'ed thickets, it occa- 

 sionally visits the gardens of the city, associates in small parties, 

 and is fond of scratching among the dried leaves on the ground, 

 much in the manner of the Towhe Bunting. 



It is quite tame and unsuspicious. I have known instances 

 in which it has allowed itself to be approached and killed with 

 sticks. During its visits among us, it utters a simple chirp. — 

 Dr. Richardson says, that at its breeding place, during the season 

 of incubation, the male sits near his mate, and sings cheerfully and 

 pleasantly. 



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