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DENIZENS OP THE FOREST 



Amongst the Ploceidse, Alaudidse and NectarinidsB, there 

 are songsters of various qualifications, but we will deal with 

 them under other headings. 



Fict. 80. — Streaky-headed Seedeater at nest. 



SPARROWS 



The Sparrows are not a large group in South Africa ; 

 although useful at times, they are often very destructive. 

 First in order of classification comes the Diamond Sparrow 

 {Petronia supetciliaris) bearing the most inappropriate name 



