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posed of moss, dry grass, wool, hairs, and dead leaves. 



I should fix the average number of eggs at from 

 7 to 10. I have met with the present species in almost 

 every locality suited to its habits that I have visited in 

 Europe, and, although not abundant, it frequents the 

 gardens in the suburbs of Algiers during the winter 

 months. We also met with it in Cyprus. 



