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made, and slightly lined with hair; no moss or feathers. The eggs 

 are very similar to those of palustris, but the spots are darker and 

 not so thick. 



The birds and egg figured were taken in Sweden by the late Mr. 

 "Wheelwright. 



It has been well figured in comparison with P. palustris in Dresser's 

 "Birds of Europe," which also contains a most complete and exhaustive 

 account of the two birds, and also by M. Fatio in the article from 

 which I have quoted above. 



