PYRRHULA VULGARIS, (brisson.) 

 The Bullfinch. 



The Bullfinch is seldom seen during the summer months, 

 except in the thickest woods and copses, commonly choosing 

 a black-thorn bush for the reception of its nest ; I have 

 rarely seen it in any other situation, though it is also built 

 upon the flat branches of yew and fir trees. It is composed 

 of moss and roots, lined with wool and hair, much resembling 

 that of the Green Linnet, but differing from it in being 

 formed upon a platform of sticks, in which it resembles the 

 Grosbeak ; it lays four or five eggs, much like those of the 

 Linnet, but having a blue ground colour. The Bullfinch 

 breeds in May and June. 



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