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sharp pointed, and horny at the extremity; eye hazel. The 

 female almost exactly resembles the male in plumage. 



From the above description, and a view of the figure, the 

 naturalist will perceive that this species is truly a Certhia or 

 Creeper; and indeed its habits confirm this, as it is continually 

 climbing along the stalks of reeds and other aquatic plants, in 

 search of insects. 



