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sharp pointed, and horny at the extremity; eye hazel. The 
female almost exactly resembles the male in plumage. 
From the above description, and a view of the figure, the 
naturalist will perceive that this species is truly a Certhia or 
Creeper; and indeed its habits confirm this, as it is continually 
climbing along the stalks of reeds and other aquatic plants, in 
search of insects. 
