THE FLY-CATCHER. 



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and migrates to Germany at the approach of winter. It is rarely 

 met with in France. It is a very pretty bird, carrying a floating 

 tuft on the top of its head. 



The birds belonging to the Fly-catcher genus (Muscicapidte) 



Fig. 267. The Spotted Fly-catcher (Muscicapa gnsola, White). 



have a flattened and hooked bill, furnished with a projecting 

 edge, and with stiff hair at the base. They are divided into 

 Fly-catchers proper, Tyrants, and Eurylaimince. 



Fig. 268. King Fly-catcher (Eurylaimus sertiophux, Sw.). 



The FLY- CATCHER proper feeds on insects, which it catches 

 on the wing with a vivacity and agility which are extraordinary. 

 It sometimes adds to its fare caterpillars and ants, and it 

 never settles on the ground except when in pursuit of prey. They 



