. The illustrated book of canaries and cage-birds, British and foreign . 5f m -y^^^-- Cassells Canaries BIRS. I. JACKDAW. 2. MAGPIE 335 CHAPTER XXXIX. CROWS, HAWKS, AND OWLS. The Raven, although not strictly a cage-bird, on account of its size, is very often kept as apet, and should always be reared from the nest, which is generally found in forests or cliffs. Hisproverbial glossy feathers are of the densest black, tinted with violet. Tliis bird is the largestof the Crow tribe, and from the breadth of its tongue may be easily taught to talk, and willthen repeat words and phrases with
. The illustrated book of canaries and cage-birds, British and foreign . 5f m -y^^^-- Cassells Canaries BIRS. I. JACKDAW. 2. MAGPIE 335 CHAPTER XXXIX. CROWS, HAWKS, AND OWLS. The Raven, although not strictly a cage-bird, on account of its size, is very often kept as apet, and should always be reared from the nest, which is generally found in forests or cliffs. Hisproverbial glossy feathers are of the densest black, tinted with violet. Tliis bird is the largestof the Crow tribe, and from the breadth of its tongue may be easily taught to talk, and willthen repeat words and phrases with very clear enunciation, whilst its drollery is very should be kept in a large cage, or allowed to roam the garden with clipped wings unlessvery tame indeed, when • it may be allowed perfect freedom ; however, in that case, all glitteringarticles of value must be kept out of sight, as the Raven has a strong propensity for thievingand hiding anything bright and shining. The comparatively young one we have (for they live to a very great age) is now six yearsold, and talks freely. It has been confined in
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