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VERTEBRATA. AVES. 



THE GOLDFINCH (Fringitta Carduelis). 



Neglecting some intermediate forms, chiefly of 

 foreign locality, we come to some Lirds of larger size, 

 firm and glossy plumage more or less adorned with 

 metallic tints, strong bills, and rather large feet. 

 They form three genera, the Crows, the Birds of 

 Paradise, and the Rollers. 



Corvits,* the Crows. 



Respecting the first of these, including the Mag- 

 pie (C. Pica), and the Jays (C. Glandarius, &c.), it 

 is not necessary to say much. Their cunning, vo- 

 racity, sociality, and clamour, as well as their thievish 

 propensities are well known. Their prevailing tint, 

 deep black, is glossed with steel-blue, or metallic 

 * The Latin name. 



