4 FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



stated times, and can generally be found in a particular 

 spot if their habits are closely studied ; they also exhibit 

 extreme puo-nacity of disposition, and will readily show 

 fight if interfered with. 



It has a peculiar habit of remaining motionless if 

 surprised, and will even allow anyone to pass near it with- 

 out moving, although immediately afterwards it will fly off 

 uttering its short call note. It is a very nice bird for an 

 aviar}', where it becomes very tame, and is universally 

 admired. Under such circumstances it requires plenty of 

 water and the same treatment as a nightingale. 



The Grey_Wag(ail is often called the Dun WagtaiO?f 



