SONG BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN. 



to be found in Africa and Asia, but much less 

 common.* 



Mule birds may be bred from the male Gold- 

 finch and female Canary. These preserve gene- 

 rally the markings of the Goldfinch, with the 

 yellow tint of the Canary ; and their song most 

 resembles that of the former, but is much more 

 powerful. 



Goldfinches are not generally subject to vary 

 much in plumage, but individuals are occasionally 

 taken with the throat white, and sometimes with 

 a white spot on each side of this : these are termed 

 by the bird-catchers Cheverels, and are often sold 

 at a high price. 



* Latham. 



