TRUNK-CLIMBING BIRDS. U7 



pass through our gardens, canvassing the bark of 

 trees for larvae and small insect-life. 



WEYNECK — 74 inches. Occasionally seen climbing tree- 

 trunks in pursuit of insects, but although also of a 

 highly variegated plumage, it is a considerably larger 

 bird, with a plain, pointed bill; and is much given to 

 writhing its neck about in a manner that is unique. 



NOTES TO • TEUNK-CLIMBWG BIRDS.' 



NUTHATCH.— The Nuthatch, being not exclusively a trunk- 

 climber, and having a distinctive blue back, has been described 

 under ' Blue-Backed Birds. ' A woodland'bird, percher and trunk- 

 climber, blue-gray above, buff and chestnut below. 



WEYNECK. — 7i inches. The Wryneck, being only occasionally 

 a tnmk-climber, has been described under 'Brown Birds with 

 Spotted Breasts.' A brownish-gray bird, whitish below, finely 

 speckled and mottled all over. 



