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FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



siderably in size, the disparity in some cases being almost 

 sufficient to suggest the existence of another species. 



It is common in all parts of Great Britain, and, with 

 the exception of the extreme north, is met with throughout 

 all the countries of Europe. It is also found in Japan and 

 the Canary Islands. Like other Titmice, this bird is one 

 of the most interesting inhabitants of even a small aviary, 

 where its lively ways never fail to afford amusement. 



