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ELEMENTS or OENITHOLOGY. 



A beautiful black and yellow Bird, which is occasionally to 

 be seen, during the spring, in the South or East of England, is 

 known as the Golden Oriole {Otiolus galhula). It is common 



Fig. no. 



The CroBBbill (Loxia ourvirostra). 



enough in Europe during summer, but in the winter it re- 

 treats to South Africa. In spite of its conspicuous coloration 

 it is not easily seen, because it loves to conceal itself amongst 

 dense foliage. It feeds mainly on insects and caterpillars, but 

 also on fruit, and has a beautiful flute-like note. It is the type 



