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The lesser-spotted woodpecker (P. minor) also fre- 

 quents Norwegian Lapland. 



The three-toed woodpecker (P. tridactylus) is called 

 in Norway tretaaet, and is pretty common all over the 

 country. In summer it resorts to the woods of the 

 higher fjelds in the north, where it feeds on the spines 

 of the spruce-fir, on larvae, etc. 



The cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) visits Norway by 

 about the beginning of May. It is even seen near the 

 North Cape, and up among the highest mountains of 

 the Dovre-fjeld, amidst the regions of perpetual snow ; 

 the old birds migrate about the end of July, but the 

 younger ones remain a month later. The Norwegian 

 name gjog, somewhat resembles the appellation "gowk," 

 which this bird receives in country districts in England. 



The wryneck (Junx torquilla) is pretty common in 

 all parts of Norway, even in Fin mark. 



The kingfisher (Alcedo ispida) is sometimes met 

 with on the fjord, near Christiania, and by Arendal 

 and other towns on the south coast of Norway. It is, 

 however, very wild, and never comes within range. 



The bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is only occasionally 

 seen in the south of Norway ; the same may be said of 

 the hoopoe (Upupa epops). The creeper (Certhia fa- 

 miliaris) is by no means common, and does not visit 

 the far north. The nuthatch (Sitta Europcea) is only 

 a rare visitor to Norway. 



The wren (Troglodytes vulgaris). This little creature 

 is common in Norway. In summer it is often seen in 

 Finmark. It does not migrate from this country in 

 winter, but leaves the north for the south. It is wel- 

 comed by the Norwegian peasants as a little friend, 

 and is familiarly called Tommy-round-the-house, for it 



