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FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



neck, and all the under surface of the body, sides, and 

 flanks, are spotted and streaked with markings of brownish- 

 black. 



In the summer, the brownish-black markings are more 

 distinct, the dark feathers appear on the back, and the 

 streaks and spots on the breast and neck are more plainly- 

 marked and conspicuous. 



The females are slightly larger than the males ; but in 

 the general appearance of the plumage there is very little 

 difference. 



The B/cdshank may easily be kept in confinement ; it 

 will feed readily upon raw meat, worms, and grain ; it 

 soon becomes tame and shows signs of attachment to its 

 feede^ )( 



