HORNFINCH—HWYADEN. 1 P 
however, is related in Monmouthshire of John of Rent. In 
Wiltshire, the superstition attaching to other birds in some 
other counties is held of the Sparrow, that if one taps at a 
window it is said to indicate a death in the family. A 
popular belief is that if sparrows chirp a great deal wet 
weather will ensue (Inwards). 
HovsE-SwaLtow: The SWALLOW. Occurs in Merrett and 
in Willughby. 
Hover-Hawk: The KESTREL. (Berks., Bucks., Yorkshire.) 
An equivalent of “ Windhover” (q.v.). 
Howter. An Owl (diminutive). Applied by Aldrovandus, who 
spells it in old fashion ‘‘ Houulet,” to the LITTLE OWL, 
and also to the BARN-OWL; and by Willughby to the 
TAWNY OWL. 
Howster: The KNOT. (Provincial.) 
Huck-Muck: The LONG-TAILED TITMOUSE and _ the 
WILLOW-WARBLER. Applied to the latter perhaps in 
allusion to the somewhat slovenly appearance of its nest. 
Hurt: The GREEN WOODPECKER. (East Riding, York- 
shire.) Swainson thinks it is from its laughing note. 
Huns, Uta. Cornish names for an Owl. 
Hutytot, Huiiart, or Utter. Local Cheshire names for the 
BARN-OWL:; corruptions of Howlet and Owlet. Hulote 
or Hullat is also an Orkney name. 
Hoummine-Brrp: The GOLDEN-CRESTED WREN. (Red- 
ear, Yorkshire.) 
Hunting Hawk: The PEREGRINE FALCON. § (East 
Lothian and Cheviot Hills.) 
Hutan. A Welsh name for the DOTTEREL; lit. “ stupid.” 
Hutan-y-mor. A Welsh name for the TURNSTONE lit. 
“sea dotterel.” Also applied to the RINGED PLOVER 
in North Wales. 
HwyapD ADDFAIN. A Welsh name for the GARGANEY. 
HwyADEN BENGOCH or Hwy4pD BENGOCH. Welsh names for the 
POCHARD ; lit. “red-headed duck.” 
HwyADEN DDAN HEDDOG : A Welsh name for the GOOSANDER. 
lit. “ teothed duck.” 
HwyaDEN ppu: The COMMON SCOTER. (North Wales) 
lit. “‘ black duck.” 
HwyADEN GopoGc or HwYADEN GopynoG: The TUFTED DUCK. 
(North Wales) lit. “‘ crested duck.” 
