498 REPTILES AND BIRDS. 



The Black-throated Bunting (Euspiza americafia, Fig. 216) was 

 discovered by the American ornithologist, Wilson. In many respects 

 it resembles our Yellow-ammer. It is migratory. 



The Yellow-ammer (Emberiza citrinella), is well known by its 

 almost canary-like plumage and bold jaunty air. When this bird 



Fig. 215.— Common Bunting. 



Fig. 216. — Black-throated Bunting. 



becomes fat, it is supposed by some epicures to rival the celebrated 

 Ortolan. 



The Cirl Bunting {Emberiza cirlus), on the other hand, although 

 found in Devon and Cornwall, and other parts of England, is only 

 plentiful in the southern parts of Europe, and does not migrate into 

 the colder regions. 



The Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana, Fig. 217), so well known 

 to gourmets and pot-hunters of Southern Europe, migrates periodi- 

 cally. They have been found in various parts of England, but 



