84 FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



The " call " of the bird is a short, harsh cackle ; but 

 unless disturbed, it is generally silent. The " song " of 

 the male has already been described, and is amongst the 

 most conspicuous of all the melodious notes which fill the 

 air, even in the neighbourhood of large cities. 



Thrushes will breed in a large aviary. If confined in a 

 cage (which should be large and have wooden bars), the 

 Thrush will often become tame enough to feed from the 

 hand; it will, however, require constant cleaning, as it 

 is very apt to scatter its food. A little fru.it in summer 

 will be a treat, as also an occasional snail. 



