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EUROPE. 



LarL Great Bustard. 



difficulty. They are sometimes hunted by greyhounds, which is said to be excellent sport. 

 They are rare in England, but more common in the middle parts of Europe. 



The Crossbill [Loxia)^ Grosbeak (Coccothrausles), Pine Grosbeak, Green Grosbeak, and 

 Bulfinch [Pyrrhula vulgaris)^ are curious and beautiful birds, found in various parts of Europe. 

 Several kinds of Bunting (Emberiza) are conmion, as the Yellow Bunting, Black Headed 

 Bunting, Snow Bunting, and Tawney Bunting. Finches (Fringilla) are very common, and 

 distinguished for their song. The principal are the House Sparrow, Mountain Sparrow, 

 Chaffinch (F. ccBlebs), Pdountain Finch, Goldfinch, Canary Finch, Linnet, Siskin, and Red 

 Pole. The Larks (^Alnudci) are among the sweetest songsters, and many kinds are found. 

 The principal are the Sky Lark [JL Jlrvensis), Field Lark, Wood Lark, and Tit Lark. 

 The Red Wagtail {J\IotacilIa) , Gray Wagtail, and Yellow Wagtail (Budytes), are numerous. 

 The Pied Fly Catcher {JWuscicapa luctuosa) is found in some parts of Europe. The 



Warblers are all distinguished for their powers of song. 

 The principal are the Nightingale [Curruca luscinia). Red- 

 breast (Erytluica rubecula), Redstart [Plianicura ruticilla), 

 Black Cap (C. atracapilla) , two or three species of Wren 

 (Troglodytes) ^ the Wheatear (Saxicola rubetra), and Whin- 

 chat (S. (znanthc). There are several species of the Titmouse 

 widely diffijsed over Europe, all of which are active and 

 sprightly. The Chimney Swallow {Hirundo rustica), Martin 

 (H. urbica), Sand Martin (//. riparin), and Swift (Cypselus 

 Nightingale. Murariiis) , are common in all parts. One species of Goat 



Sucker [Caprimulgus Europceus) is common. The Wild 

 Pigeon, Ring Dove (Columba palumbus), and Turtle Dove (C. Turiur), are very generally 

 diffused. 



The Great Plover (OEdicnemus), Peewit (VaneUus), Golden Plover (C. Pluvialis), and 



