ORDER THIRD. 
INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS. 
In these the bill is either short, or of moderate length, 
straight, rounded, and weakly edged or pointed like an 
awl. The upper mandible is curved and notched to- 
wards the point, most commonly provided at its base with 
stiff hairs, directed forwards. The feet have 3 of the 
toes before, and one behind, all on the same level. The 
outer united to the middle toe at its base as far as to the 
first articulation. 
The voice of these birds is often agreeable and harmo- 
nious : all of them feed principally upon insects, particu- 
larly during the time of reproduction ; berries also afford 
aliment to many of the species, but they are ordinarily 
only an accessory nourishment. They have often sever- 
al broods in the year, and dwell in the woods and thickets, 
or among reeds and marshes, where they nest in single 
pairs. 
Family — CANORI. 
With the bill short or moderate, the tail of 12 feathers. — They 
feed on insects, at large ; excel in musical powers ; and their flesh 
is palatable. 
