Lu F Lhe Nightingale. 

in a thicket or on a low branch of a tree, standing 
near a bush or in some hedge. It also sings in the 
day ; but the full music of its extended throat ig not 
heard then to perfection. When this bird sings, its 
throat has the appearance of having a small bladder 
inside, showing a greater projection than in many 
other birds. The Nightingales feed on insects, small 
worms, eggs of ants, and sometimes wild fruits. On 
account of their sweet notes, they are much desired 
by bird-fanciers for cages; and although shy birds, 
they can be easily caught; but if they are captured 
after being paired, they will sulk, and most likely 
die, as all food will be refused, even every dainty its 
possessor may offer for a considerable time; but if 
brought up from the nest with proper treatment, they 
will sing the greater part of the year. This bird, 
when on the ground, resembles the Robin in many of 
its actions. The hop and jerk of the tail are very 
much like that bird, only that when jerking its tail, 
which it does at nearly every hop, the tail is thrown 
more back. 
The male bird of the Nightingale arrives here 
