122 FLYCATCHERS. 



some few nourish fhemselves on fruit. They are natives 

 of both continents. Many of the species are fine songsters, 

 and others utter peculiar notes resembling articulate 

 sounds. 



THE PIED FLYCATCHER 



Is black, with its under parts, forehead and spot on the 

 wing white. It is about the size of a linnet. It is a rare 

 bird in these countries, and is confined to the counties of 

 York, Lancaster, and Derby Its nest is placed in the 

 hole of a tree ; and is formed of dry leaves, intermixed 

 with broad pieces of bark, a little hay, and a few long 

 hairs ; the whole being lined with a few feathers. The 

 female lays five eggs, of a pale blue colour. It is also 

 found in Sweden and Northern Russia. 



THE SPOTTED FLYCATCHER 



Is found in many parts of England, and especially in 

 Devonshire and Cornwall, and in most parts of Europe 

 and of Siberia. It is about the size of a Tit-lark, scarcely 

 six inches in length. Its colour is brownish, with the 

 under parts whitish, and some dusky spots on the neck. 

 These birds appear late in spring, and depart in September : 

 they frequent orchards and fruit-gardens, and are particu- 

 larly fond of cherries, of which they often prove great 

 destroyers. Their nest is formed of bents, mosses, &c., 

 intermingled with spiders, webs, and lined with feathers. 

 The female lays four or five eggs, very much like those of 

 the Redbreast. 



THE FANTAILED FLYCATCHER, 



A native of the South Seas, is a beautiful species, about 

 six inches and a half in length- Its general colour is an 

 olive-brown ; the chin, throat and sides of the neck are 

 white; the head is black, with a white streak above the 



