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seacoasts, where it remains throughout the year. The nest 

 is placed upon the ground, upon ledges of the rock, or in 

 some sheltering spot near the sea ; it is composed chiefly of 

 dried grasses, and the eggs, from four to six in number, are 

 larger than those of the other Pipits, and not so variable in 

 colour as those of the last-named species, greyish-brown 

 being the prevailing tint. 



RICHARD'S PIPIT. Antlms Ricardi. The claim of the 

 present species to be numbered among British birds, rests 

 upon a few specimens taken from time to time in England. 

 Like the rest of the genus to which it belongs, this bird 

 builds its nest on a tuft of grass on the ground. It is of 

 dry grass, moss, and a few hairs. The eggs, which have a 

 pale ground, with grey and rich brown markings, are four 

 or five in number. 



THE RED-THROATED PIPIT. AntJius montamis. This 

 is an occasional visitor to Britain. It inhabits usually the 

 southern and eastern parts of Europe, and is also found on 

 the Asiatic and American continents. It breeds in moun- 

 tainous districts, preferring the vicinity of water. The eggs, 

 four or five in number, are described as of a dull grey 

 colour, covered with faint brown spots. 



