SONG BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN. 



is idle. In a room (says Mr. Herbert) the song of 

 the White throat is very pleasing ; and their exces- 

 sive familiarity and gentleness, and their healthy 

 constitution, make them the most pleasing birds 

 that can be kept in a cage. 



The Whitethroat has a variety of names ; for 

 instance, Nettle-creeper, Muggy-cut-throat, Whey- 

 beard, Wheetie-why-bird, Muff, Charlie-muftie, 

 Peggy, Peggy Whitethroat, Churr, Whautie. 



