BLUEBREAST 



BLUE-THROATED WARBLER BLUE-THROATED ROBIN. 



PLATE CIX. 



Cyanecula suecica . 

 Sylvia suecica 

 Phxnicura suecica . 



LINNAEUS. 



JENYNS. 



YARRELL. 



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HE Blue-throated Robin is a rare accidental visitor, 

 that breeds in the Arctic regions of Europe and 

 Asia. 



The nest is placed on the ground, among the larger 

 herbage, on the sides of banks, and among low brushwood. 

 It is well concealed, and is composed of roots, dried grass, 

 and a little moss, the blossoms of the reed, leaves, small 

 stalks, and is lined with finer moss, hair, and the beautiful 

 down of the cotton-grass. 



There are two broods, and the first is sometimes on the 

 wing so early as the end of May. The male assists the 

 female in the work of incubation. 



The eggs, five to six in number, are of a greenish-blue 

 colour. 



