PLATE XCI. 
The Bearded Titmoufe, 
Though a native of this kingdom, is but little known, being a fcare bird, and feldom to be met 
with ; thofe few we have moftly inhabit the fens in Lincolnfhire. They build in hedges ; in ftiape 
and colour they much refemble our H<iy bird, given in a former plate. They continue ip pairs, as 
many of our fmall birds do, but aifociatfe with no other. The male bird exhibits great fondnefs-for 
the female, by fpreading his wings over her during the time Ihe is at rooft. Buffon fays little more 
of them than defcribing their plumage and form ; and as thefe portraits are taken from the birds 
exaftly, it would be entirely unneceflary to fay any thing refpefling their exteriors. 
No. XXXI. 
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