(1) ALANDA JAPONICA, T. & S. 
(HIBAEI.) (SMALL JAPANESE SKY-LARK.) 
Passeres.—Alandidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It is a native of Japan and lives in plains. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
Both sexes are alike in the color of the plumage. It sings loudly and can 
})e heard at a great distance. It builds the nest among bushes and does not 
form in flocks. The flight is powerful. It ascends high in the air, flying round 
and round; and when it is tired, it darts down and gets in to bushes. Though 
it is omnivorous, it feeds mostly upon insects. 
UTILITY. 
It is kept in the cage and its flesh can be used as food. 
(2) ERITHACUS AKAHIGE, T. 
(KOMADORI.) (JAPANESE ROBIN.) 
Pas,SERES.—Turdidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
This bird lives in Japan in all seasons. 
It breeds in mountainous regions in the summer and comes down to the 
plains in tlie winter. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
It is an insectivorous bird like the preceeding species. The voice is melo¬ 
dious and high in tone. The male and female differ a little in color. 
UTILITY. 
It must be regarded as a beneficial bird because it wanders in forests feed¬ 
ing upon insects. It is kept in a cage and is a much beloved songster. 
