THE LINNET AND THE SISKIN 



Both these birds are great seed-eaters. 

 Although their habits and origin are dis- 

 tinct, it is difficult to speak of them sejia- 

 rately, for they resemble each other in 

 many ways as regards disposition and mode 

 of existence. They are both pleasing song- 



"^.^ stcrs, merry companions ; their temper is docile 

 ;' ^'^ and easy, and they can be tamed ^vith facility. 

 These amiable qualities are sure to make them 

 more easily the prey of man, that false friend who loves 

 birds only to put them into a cage in order to speculate 

 on them. 



The linnet, which is very common in our parls, is more 



