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UTILITY. 
It is less esteemable as a cage bird. Tbe flesh is delicious and can be used 
as food. 
(64) COCCOTHRAUSTES PERSONATUS, T. & S. 
(IKAEU.) (JAPANESE HAWFINCH.) 
Passeees .—Fkingillidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
Its native and living places are similar to those of the last species. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
It resembles the last species in its character. Its voice is low, but it singji 
well. The domesticated bird often imitates the voice of the quail. It is easily tamed. 
UTILITY. 
It is a cage bird and can also be used as food. 
(65) FRINGILLA SPINUS, L. 
(MAHIWA.) (SISKIN.) 
, Passeres.—Feingillidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It is a native of Japan and in the autumn, it comes down to the plains in¬ 
flocks, 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
The male and female differ a little in the color of the plumage. It is easily 
qamed and sings well. The food consists mainly of .fruits and corns. 
UTIIJTY. 
It is of no use but as a cage bird. 
(66) FRINGILLA MONTIFRINGILLA, L. 
(ATOIH.) (BKAMBLING.) 
Passeees.—Feingillidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It breeds in northern countries. It migrates to Japan early in the autumn, 
and is found everywhere in mountains and plains. 
