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by fear. These are its natui-al notes ; but, when 

 young, and properly taught, it will readily learn 

 the sweet, simple national airs of any country. 

 Its ear is good, and its memory excellent, which, 

 combined ^vith its beautiful plumage and sweet 

 natural notes, render this charming bird highly 

 deserving of notice ; and, when taught to pipe and 

 whistle favourite national airs, the bullfinch is in- 

 deed worthy of a place in the collection of any 

 amateur of song-birds. 



