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NATURAL HISTORY 
CUCKOO. 
This singular bird, which is somewhat 
less than a pigeon, and of a greyish colour, 
is distinguished from all other birds, by its 
round prominent nostrils. Its well-known 
note, which, in spite of its monotony, is 
heard with pleasure from the grove, is a sure 
prognostic of fine weather. From the cheer- 
ful voice of this bird, the farmer may be 
instructed in the real advancement of the 
year. His note is heard earlier or later, as 
the season seems to be more or less forward. 
His song is pleasant though uniform ; and, 
from an association of ideas, seldom occurs 
to the memory without reminding us of tho 
sweets of summor. 
