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the South of Europe, where it appears to be rare. It may be distinguished 
from its congeners by its superior size, and the greyish-white termination of its 
tail feathers. Mr. Gould has received the original specimen described and 
mounted by Pallas, from Prof. Lichtenstein, of Berlin. 
Bridled Guillemot, Uria lacrymans ,—Guillemot bride, Fr. —The figure, 
natural size, is good. From the similarity of their numbers, habits and haunts, 
our author questions the specific distinctness of U. troile and U. lacrymans , the 
latter, moreover, only differing in the white mark from which it obtains its name. 
It is considered distinct by Continental naturalists, and was first described as 
such by Choris, who states that it is common at Spitzbergen, &c. 
Rosy Trascel, Erythrospiza rosea ,—Bouvreuil Pallas, Fr .—The figure of this 
beautiful bird is truly lovely, and deserves all praise. Inhabits the Northern 
regions of the Old World, and the centre of Europe, where, however, it is rare. 
Though considered by Wilson as identical with Fringilla purpurea , it differs 
both from that species and E. erythrina in its longer and narrower bill. The 
female of this lovely bird is unknown. 
Rock Pipit, Anthus obscurus , Blyth. —The bird is very fairly represented in 
the plate. Mr. Gould believes that the Continental Anthus aquaticus is distinct 
from the Rock Pipit of Britain ; we have, therefore, at the suggestion of Mr. 
Edward Blyth, named the latter species A. obscurus. The British bird wants 
the vinous tint which pervades the breast of the foreign species. It is resident 
in Britain, frequenting rocky shores in Summer, and the low muddy portions of 
the sea-coast in Winter. Feeds on marine Worms and insects, which it seizes 
with great agility. Distinguished from the Meadow Pipit by its superior size 
and dusky colour. Breeds early, placing its nest in the clefts of rocks, and 
constructing it of marine Grasses, lined with hair, &c. Lays four or five light 
yellowish-grey eggs, spotted with reddish-brown, either all over or only at the 
larger end. 
White Crane, Grus leucogeranus ,—Grue leucogerane, Fr. —A fine figure is 
supplied, one-third of the natural size. This bird is a very recent accession to 
the European fauna, and has only been observed in the most Easterly portions of 
the Continent. It is common in Japan, its native habitat being the North and 
middle of Asia. Subsists on reptiles, the fry of fishes, Crustacea, and bulbous 
roots. The plumage of this bird is pure white. 
Schinz’s Tringa, Tringa Schinzii , Bonap. —The figures are of the natural 
size, but assuredly not in natural attitudes. This bird is introduced into the 
European and British fauna on the strength of an accidental straggler having 
been killed, a few years ago, in Shropshire, and sent to Mr. .Gould by Sir 
Rowland Hill, Bart. Its true habitat is America. Its shorter bill and white 
