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the natural i-iistory 
afflidted with it is dull, the feathers arc ruffled, and 
the body appears enlarged, the head drawn in, or 
concealed beneath the wing. When thefe fymp- 
torns appear, it is proper to examine if there be 
not a little pimple near the tail; this often breaks 
of itfelf; fometimes the bird preffes it with its 
bill, and by breaking it, effects a cure. 
Like many other birds in a domeflic ftate, it 
is attacked by epileptic fits. Such are the un¬ 
happy effedls of confinement. 
The cares and attentions which we beftow on 
thefe pretty warblers, are amply repaid by their 
fong. They are the domeftic Nightingales, 
filling ourhoufes with their delightful melody. 
The Canary-bird has a very nice ear, a ftrong 
memory, and great powers of imitation ; it may 
be taught the fong of the Nightingale, or the 
Lark, or to pipe a tune like a Bullfinch. 
Its manners, and character, are extremely inte- 
refting; it contributes to the amufement of the 
young, it enlivens folitude, and recals to us in 
our chambers the pleafing impreffions of the me¬ 
lody of the groves. The Canary-bird will live 
in confinement if properly attended to, from ten, 
to eighteen years. 
A female grey Canary-bird that efcaped from 
its cage, paired with a Common Sparrow, and 
produced 
