318 Observations on the 
be love that prompts the young males to at- 
tempt their songs so soon as they are known 
to do :* besides, it has been shewn, that when 
educated early under other species, they some- 
times possess their notes exclusively, which 
would hardly be the case, if love is their 
only motive for singing. 
For the information of those who may wish 
to be acquainted with the singing birds of 
this particular neighbourhood, I subjoin the 
following catalogue. 
© Young birds frequently begin to practise their songs when only a 
month old. 
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