THRUSH NIGHTINGALE 



NORTHERN NIGHTINGALE. 



PLATE CXIX. 



Daulias philomela, .... DRESSER. 

 Sylvia turdoides, .... MEYER. 

 Philomela turdoides, .... BLYTH. GOULD. 



THIS species is of very doubtful occurrence in Great 

 Britain, but is common in the north of Europe during 

 the period of migration. 



The nest is built in small thickets, but most frequently 

 in low and damp situations. 



The eggs are of a brownish olive-colour, stained with 

 deep brown. 



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