340 BIRDS OF LA PLATA 



generally fly down from the top of a bush, but 

 always ascend it by hopping from twig to twig* 



The nest is made in the centre of a thorny bush 

 two or three feet from the ground ; and is round 

 and domed, with a small aperture at the side, and 

 built entirely of fine dry grass. The eggs are four in 

 number and pure white. 



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