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in autumn and winter as far west as England and 

 France. 



The European or Thick-billed Nutcracker (A^. c. caryo- 

 catactes) is known to breed in East Prussia as well as 

 in other parts of central Europe. I have to thank 

 Mr. Jourdain for drawing my attention to this misstate- 

 ment.— W. L. S. 



