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teps of their chimnies, assumes its own native melo- 

 dy, and pours forth the sweetest and most varied 

 strains. The savages call it Cenconttatolli, or Four 

 Hundred Languages. It is found in Carolina, Ja- 

 maica, New Spain, &c. In Jamaica, it is very com- 

 mon in the Savannahs, where it perches on the high- 

 est tree to chaunt its song. 



The Glossy Thrush (T. ^neus.) 



Is a magnificent species, near 18 inches long, of 

 the most shining and vivid colour, which changes as 

 seen in different lights. 



The Chatterers are mostly natives of South Ame- 

 rica, and remarkable for the rich and varied tints of 

 their feathers. 



GROSBEAK (LOXIA), 



AND 



BUNTINGS (EMBERIZA). 



About seventy birds of the above species are col- 

 lected together in this Case, all properly named. The 

 Grosbeaks feed principally on hard seeds, which their 

 strong bills enable them easily to open. Many of 

 them are inhabitants of the cold parts of Europe and 

 America. 



