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England builds very frequently about windows; it is a 

 small bird, black and white in its plumage. Its nest is 

 often covered with a dome, the entrance being at the side, 

 and it is a sort of house, large enough for both birds. 



The Rock-pigeon, columba lima. This is the stock 

 whence come our domestic pigeons , in their wild state 

 they build in clefts or holes in cliffs, and perch on the 

 ledges and projections. They are never known to perch 

 on trees. Indeed, it is said that the rustling of the wind 

 among the foliage and branches, is annoying and unpleas- 

 ant to these doves. They are gregarious, and especially 

 partial to cliffs on the sea-shore. They are not found in 

 a wild state in America. 



The Magpie, corvus pica. Is a common bird in Eng- 

 land, about the size of a pigeon, with a plumage of vari- 

 egated black and white. Its reputation for mimicry and 

 for thievish habits, must be well known to the reader, 

 although on this continent, especially east of the Missis- 

 sippi, it is rare. In England it is considered a bird of 

 ill-omen when seen alone, but the reverse when collect- 

 ing in a merry company and an even number. The 

 magpies of both continents are very similar. 



The Wryneck, yunx torquilla. This is a handsome 

 migratory bird something like a woodpecker in form, 

 and of a yellowish brown and black plumage, mottled 

 with arrow-shaped black spots. It derives its name from 

 a strange trick of lengthening its neck, and twisting its 

 head. Unknown in America. 



The Jackdaw. Is a bird of the crow tribe ; lively, 

 noisy, and familiar. It is about fourteen inches long, and 

 of a black and gray plumage. 



The Thrush, Throstle, or Mavis, turdus musicus. A 

 very common bird in England, and a very sweet singer. 

 The plumage is brown above, cream-color below, marked 



