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SYLVIAD^. 



considered in France an indication of peculiar delicacy of 

 flesh. Both of these birds, therefore, notwithstanding their 

 diminutive size, are much sought after for the table. Both 

 are of restless habits, delighting to perch on the summit of 

 a furze-bush, where they keep the tail in constant motion, 

 occasionally spring into the air after an insect, and then 

 dart off with a dipping flight to another post of advantage. 



THE WHFNCHAT. 



They repeat their short and simple song, both while at rest 

 and on the wing ; but they are not musical, and " their 

 flesh is generally more esteemed than their song." The 

 Whinchat may be distinguished at a considerable distance 

 by the white streak over the eye. Both nest and eggs of 

 the two species are very similar. 



