ACCENTOR ALPINUS. (Bechst.) 

 Alpine Accentor. 



The Alpine Warbler has gained a place amongst our 

 British birds, having been once killed in this country. Ac- 

 cording to Mr. Selby, " it is an inhabitant of the mountainous 

 regions of Europe, and particularly aifects those districts 

 which are of an abrupt and rocky character. Upon the 

 Swiss Alps it is very common, and may be always seen by 

 travellers in the environs of the convent upon Mount St. 

 Bernard. In summer it ascends to very elevated stations, 

 where it breeds in holes and under ledges of the rocks, laying 

 four or five eggs." 



They are similar to those of our common Hedge Sparrow, 

 being larger and of the same beautiful greenish blue, but 

 somewhat more intense in colour. 



To the rich collection of Mr. Yan-ell I have again had 

 recourse for the accompanying figure. 



