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and birds.^f From its short feathered tarsi, and long wings, it is doubtless as 
expert in the air as ®the Common Kite and White-headed Elanus, but many 
important points^of difference lead us to the conclusion that its proper station 
is not in Elanus. 
Bonelli’s Eagle, Aquila Bonelli ,—Aigle Bonelli, Fr. —An adult male occupies 
the plate, two-thirds of the living size. As far as shape and plumage are con¬ 
cerned, we have no complaint to make against it, but we desiderate in its general 
aspect the character and boldness which belong more or less to the genus. 
Inhabits Africa, and is not uncommon in Europe. Mr. Gould’s figure was copied 
from a live specimen kept two or three years in the Zoological Gardens. We 
would rather it had been taken from a dead bird shot in its native haunts. No 
account of its habits is supplied. Our author extracts his description of its 
plumage from Temminck. 
Siberian Thrush, Turdus Sibericus ,—Merle a-sourcils-blancs, Fr. —A male 
and female are figured very beautifully, though the discriminating ornithologist 
will not fail to discover one or two slight defects. Inhabits the wooded moun¬ 
tains of Siberia, whence it occasionally strays into Russia and Crimea. Common 
in Japan, as Mr. Gould assures us. Habits unknown. We believe this bird to 
be a true Turdus , with due deference to our author's opinion to the contrary. 
By those who characterize Turdus and Merula separately, it would probably 
range on the confines of the former genus, where it 44 inosculates” with the latter. 
Olive Reedling, Salicaria olwetorum , Strickland. —The figure, natural size, 
is pretty, but as we know nothing of the species, we cannot pronounce as to its 
accuracy. It was discovered in one of the Ionian Islands in 1836, by Hugh E. 
Strickland, Esq., of Cracombe House, who observes that it is by no means rare 
in Zante, but that from its shy and restless habits he could only procure two 
specimens. 44 Frequents Olive-groves, and is less aquatic in its habits than some 
of its congeners. Its note is a rambling warble, closely resembling that of S. 
arundinacea.” We have no doubt but this species will ere long be removed 
from Salicaria. 
Iceland Gull, Larus Islandicus ,—Mouette d’lcelande, Fr. —An adult male 
is very fairly figured, rather under the natural size. Not uncommon on our 
shores, but is more abundant in the Northern regions, being driven Southward 
by the severity of the weather, and the young birds, as usual, being most prone 
to wander. In winter the head and neck are streaked with grey, and the 
plumage of young birds is barred and mottled. For an accurate description of 
this species see Selby’s work on British birds. 
White-winged Wagtail, Motacilla lugubris ,—Bergeronnette lugubre, Fr.— 
The figures, representing one bird in Summer, the other in Winter plumage, 
are wanting in grace and freedom. Inhabits the East of Europe, and is easily 
