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THE CHOUGH. (See p. 202.) 



fine shiny blue ; it builds its nest in a high tree or a lofty hedge, formed on the outside of sharp, 

 thorny sticks, within of fibrous roots and dry grass ; the top is covered, with an entrance at the 

 side ; the eggs are six or seven. It is a beautiful bird, but its character is bad. Its habits are sus- 



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THE MAGPIE. 



picious, and though seeking the habitations of man, it is always prompted by self-interest. " It is, 

 says Montagu, " a great enemy to the husbandman and the preserver of game, but has cunning 



