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fometimes in great numbers ; often runs on the under part of the 
branches, and hangs with the back downwards, like the Titmou/e, 
feeding on the feeds of thefe trees; and departs in fpring: but 
this is not the only food. In other countries they frequent hop- 
gardens *, where they eat the feeds, and, I make no doubt, many 
other kinds of feeds alfo +. 
No one has defcribed the neft.« It is fuppofed to conceal it 
with great cunning {; nor has it ever been known to breed 
with us. 
In Suffex this bird is called the Barley Bird, as being feen in 
that feed-time. About Lozdow known by the name of Aber- 
devine. Z 
In the weftern and fouthern parts of Rufia this bird is found 
in plenty ; but is not met with towards the Uralian chain, nor in 
Sibiria ||. 
It is reckoned by fome among the fong-birds, though far infe- 
rior to many. Is often kept and paired with the Canary-bird ; 
with which it breeds freely §. It is a very tame and docile 
fpecies. 
* This they are faid to do in Germazy, to the great detriment of the owners.— 
Fiif?. des oifs ata 
+ Habitat in Europe juniperitis.—L7z. 
+ Kramer has feen both male and female carry food to the young, but could 
never find the neft. 
|| Mr. Penzant. 
§ Twice in the feafon.—R. P. Bougot.—Hifte des oif. ps 2270 (Z)o 
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