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melodious, though short, and, among its few 

 variations, a long-drawn note often occurs, which 

 resembles much the song of the Corn-Bunting. 

 It often remains for some time in the air, and 

 sings its little song several times over before it 

 descends. It will also sing from the roof of the 

 wooden houses. Its call-note is loud and clear, 

 but scarcely capable of being expressed by a 

 word." 



