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This species, which has on several occasions created an ornitho- 

 logical sensation by invading Western Europe, including Britain, 

 inhabits the steppe-region from South Russia to North China. 

 It has a triple note, like trucklumck. The eggs, laid about 

 the beginning of June, are stone colour, marked with chocolate 

 and purplish. 



