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A TjESCRIFTIcm OF 
THE CORNISH CHOUGH (Corvus graculus,} 
Is like the jackdaw in shape and colour of body, but 
somewhat larger in size. The bill and legs are of red 
colour, and hence the bird is frequently called the red- 
legged Crow. It is not an inhabitant only of Cornsvall, 
but also of Wales, and of all the western coasts of England. 
It is generally to be found among rocks near the sea ; 
and builds there, as well as in old ruinous castles and 
churches on the sea-side. The voice of the Chough re- 
sembles that of the jackdaw, except that it exceeds it in 
hoarseness and strength. 
The Crows and Choughs that wing the midway air, 
Scarce seem so gross as beetles. SHAKSPEARE. 
