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FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



The " call ^' of the bird is a short, harsh cackle; but 

 unless disturbed, it is generally silent. The " sonj^ " of 

 the male has already been described, and is amon^gst the 

 most conspicuous of all the melodious notes which fiH the 

 air, even in the neighbourhood- of large cities. 



Thrushes will brewed in a large aviary. If confined in a 

 cage (which should be large and have wooden bars), the 

 Thrush will often become tame enough to feed froni the 

 hand ; it will, however, recjuire constant cleaning, as i^ 

 is very^apt to scatter its food. ' A little fruit in summer 

 will be a treat, as also an occasioiud_suailj)(' 





