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that respect, by being near a Mocking Bird, a 

 very superior singer. But their own natural 

 notes are delightful, resembling the Ferruginous 

 Thrush, but much finer, and fuller in tone. In 

 shape and color it resembles the Wood Thrush, 

 as has been observed, but it is larger in size ; it 

 has also the same attachment to an elevated po- 

 sition when singing ; and in the North of Scot- 

 land, where high trees are rather scarce, he will 

 get on the pinnacle of a high rock, to pour forth 

 his song and cheer his mate, who is sitting far 

 below, making the surrounding hills echo with 

 his melody. 



FOOD. Keep plenty of gravel in the bottom 

 of your cage, and diet the same as for the 

 Black Bird, with the addition of, about twice a 

 week, half of a hard boiled egg, of which they are 

 very fond, and which I think is beneficial to them. 



CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEXES. There is as 

 much resemblance in the male and female of this 

 bird, as in the Wood Thrush. The only differ- 

 ence is in the dulness of the orange color, and 

 the spots on the breast. 



LOCATION. Found throughout Britain, and 

 Resident. 



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