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latter bird, pursue insects on the wing. Their habits, however, 

 differ but little from those of the true Shrike. They are natives 

 of Africa, India, and the Southern Archipelago. 



The Yangas (Buffon) bear a still greater similarity to the Shrike 

 proper. Their habits of life are altogether the same ; but they 

 are found only in South Africa, Madagascar, Australia, and New 

 Guinea. 



Lastly, the Cassicus (Fig. 273) belongs to America, and holds 

 an intermediate place between the Shrike and the Crow, the 

 latter of which it resembles in its gait, size, and plumage. In 

 its habits it is clamorous, turbulent, and omnivorous. It may 

 be readily recognised by its long bill and the feathers in front 

 of its head. 



