THE GREY WARBLER 
63 
THE HOUSE SPARROW 
SONG—Somewhat harsh calls of Chill-il-il: 
Chill-il-il: Chirr-up: Chill-il-il—all on one note, 
and often repeated a- dozen or more times. 
DESCRIPTION—Head, bluish grey and brown. 
Upper parts, shades ^ ^ . . 
dark chestnut. Under parts, bluish grey and white. 
Legs, yellowish brown. 
POOD_Seeds of wild flowers and cereals; also 
* 
house-scraps. 
NPST—Built in any sheltered place, usually in 
walls, eaves or spouting. (See pp. 43, 46.) 
HABITS—Seldom seen far away from the haunts 
of men. Friendly bird—not troubled much with 
shyness. Shuffles its wings frequently, whilst 
hopping about. The sparrow and the starling are 
the two birds which show decided preference for 
resting and nesting on partS'Ot dwellings and out 
buildings. 
THE GREY WARBLER 
SONGS—Three or four different ones—all of 
most pleasing quality. One of the best of New 
Zealand songsters. Its notes are pure and sweet. 
Key G: (1) |1,-s-f,■ s : 1., t: 1 || Repeated 4 or 5 times 
without pause. 
tr_tr_tr_tr—tr— 
Key G: (2) .f 11: se | s: fe | f : fe | f Each note trilled or 
warbled. 
DESCRIPTION—Also called “Riro-riro” (Maori). 
Upper parts, brownish grey. Under parts, white, 
brown and pale yellow. Bill, long and sharp. Tail, 
white feathers underneath and also white tips to 
• E 
