CANARIES. 



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lated "tweet, tweet, tweet " of the Chaffincli is exceedingly pleasant 

 to hear ; but its monotony is apt to fatigue, for its eternal refrain 



Fig. 231. — Tile Chaffinch {FringiUUf Gesner). 



makes it seem an affectation of gaiety, whence probably the French 

 proverb, Gai comme un pinson. 



The Canaries [Fringilla canaria, Linn.), are only known by us 



Fig. 232.— Canaries (Cardue/is canaria. Wood). 



as cage-birds, where they are recognised by their yellow plumage, 

 more or less varied with green, although the facility with which 



