THE LESSER REDPOLE. 



stein's judgment is that "Its feeble 

 warblings are only a low, continued 

 twittering." 



In spite, however, of its shortcomings 

 as a vocalist, it is a favourite cage pet, 



LESSER REDPOLE S NEST 

 AND EGGS. 



especially with children, because of its 

 boldness, docility, and intelligence. 



It is called the Lesser Redpole, be- 

 cause it is rather smaller than its near 



