152 CARDINAL GROSBEAK. 



gentleness of his race, becoming in a 

 short time as tame as a domesticated 

 Canary. Here he is highly esteemed and 

 ranks next to the Mocking-bird, than whom 

 he is far more beautiful, for power of song, 

 In retaining him in a cage, he should 

 be kept apart from the society of Cana- 

 ries, as they, struck with the character of 

 his notes, entirely lose their own in the 

 desire of imitation. The Red-bird is very 

 hardy, and may be kept in a room with- 

 out fire all winter, without the slightest 

 danger. He should be hung out, and 

 indulged with sun and air on all possible 

 occasions during winter, and in the sum- 

 mer season, with the exception of stormy 

 weather, remain permanently in the open 

 air. 



They will breed in confinement if treat- 

 ed like the Canary; but require a very 

 large cage, or a small room, where they 

 must be very seldom disturbed during the 

 day, observing to supply them with food 

 and water after their retiring to rest. 



