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This species readily becomes tame in 

 confinement, although only then esteemed 

 for his richness of plumage and acquired 

 docility, as he possesses little or no ta- 

 lent in imitating the human voice. He 

 will soon, however, learn to come when 

 called, and answer to his name when 

 addressed by his owner. 



Various species of this splendidly plum- 

 aged race of birds, are found at all times 

 for sale in the different bird-shops through- 

 out the country, and at prices which de- 

 pend entirely upon the education of the 

 bird. This power, given by proper train- 

 ing, is at all times truly wonderful, and if 

 not so well known would seem to be 

 almost incredible. Among the many au- 

 thenticated instances of acquirement of 

 knowledge on the part of the Parrot, we 

 give some of the most remarkable; though 

 a volume might readily be filled upon this 

 subject alone. 



The first instance that we shall notice, 

 is that of one of the common ash-grey co- 



