THE MARTIN. 



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union of bone evidently perfect, as the bird was able to fly 

 off with its mates. Such instances may seem incredible 

 to those not yet prepared to fully accept the axiom of the 

 scientists, viz., that the intelligence of animals differs from 

 that of man only in degree, and not in kind.' " 



THE MARTIN. 



The MARTIN (Hirundo rustica), resembling somewhat in 

 its flight and action the chimney swallow. The two birds 



can be easily distinguished the swallow by its long 

 forked tail, red throat, and larger size ; the martin by its 

 shorter tail, white rump, white under-parts, and white- 

 feathered legs and feet. The martin is perhaps a greater 

 favourite, and is more familiar from its building its nest 

 under our eaves or in the corners of our windows. 



