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BRITISH BIRDS. 



ranged with birds of that class by some authors, 

 but are now with more propriety referred to the 

 Buntings, from the peculiar structure of the bill. 

 They are said to sing sweetly, sitting on the 

 ground. On their first arrival in this country they 

 are very lean; but soon grow fat, and are con- 

 sidered delicious food. The Highlands of Scotland 

 abound with them. 



