42 BRITISH BIRDS. 
back and coverts are of a rusty dull brown ; the quills 
and tail nearly the same, but more deeply tinged with 
the rust colour; the breast, belly, and sides also par- 
take of the same colours, but are much paler ; the legs 
are of a lead colour tinged with pale brown. 
Some of the species have been met with in Scotland, 
but are considered as rare visitants. They are said to 
take up their abode in the deep recesses of the forests, 
in various parts of the continent of Europe, and to 
prefer the shelter of evergreen trees; but from their 
being of so retired a disposition, they are seldom seen 
there, even by the few whose business may lead them 
into these gloomy wilds. 
The above figure was made from a stuffed specimen 
obligingly lent to this work by the Hon. H. T, Liddell^ 
of Ravensworth Castle. 
