PLATE LXXXI. 
The Creeper. 
The birds delineated in this plate are the fmalleft fpecies of Creepers, neither of them weigh- 
ing more than two drams twelve grains, and differ much from any other clafs of this genus, 
having a larger tail, in proportion to the fize of the bird. It is ftrongly feathered, and irri- 
guous, which ferves as a fupport in their creeping on trees. The bill is aifo long and hooked, 
but Hender. They build their neft in gardens, but in a very private manner; it cannot there- 
fore be found but by diligent fearch. They prefer building in a fir-tree, if there be any in 
the place where they frequent. They do not lay more than five eggs. The young are much 
like the old ones in colour, though not quite fo dark, and have the power of creeping about 
the trees as foon as they quit the neft. They are birds of no fong, but have a continual 
fqueaking, like mice, by which they may be eafily found. They are not fond of flying. 
