BIRDS. 159 
as if dead, to be put into a little wheel-barrow, and 
wheeled away by one of its comrades. 
THE LINNET. 
161. The Linnet is universally admired for the 
melody of his voice ; so much so, that by many per- 
son's he is thought to exceed all small birds. If 
taken young, he may be taught to imitate almost any 
bird, and, it is said, even words. 
162. The Linnet is about five and a half inches 
in length ; its colour on the back is a dark reddish- 
brown ; the under parts are of a reddish-white ; the 
breast is of a beautiful crimson. It builds its nest 
in a thick bush, and makes a very neat nest. 
THE SPARROW. 
16B. The Sparrow is one of the most familiar of 
What is the Linnet admired for ? Describe the Linnet. 
