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This species extends throughout the whole northern parts of 

 Europe, is likewise found in the remote wilds of Russia; was seen 

 by Steller in Kamtschatka ; and probably inhabits corresponding 

 climates round the M^hole habitable parts of the northern hemi- 

 sphere. In the highlands of Scotland they are common, building 

 often on the tops of the heath, sometimes in a low furze bush, like 

 the common Linnet ; and sometimes on the ground. The nest is 

 formed of light stalks of dried grass, intermixed with tufts of wool, 

 and warmly lined with feathers. The eggs are Usually four, white, 

 sprinkled with specks of reddish. 



