. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. iiCS NATUHAL HIHTOnV. ' CollurJo (Gr. KoKKvp(jiv), the Red-hacked SlirtHe. Those impaled insects form a voiy good indication as to the locality of the nests, and are probably placed there foi- food ; certainly not, sis soim; authors have stated, for the purpose of decoying other birds to the spot in order to murder and devour them. The nest and eggs much resemble thos(> of the Great Shrike, but iu-e smaller. The length of the bird is seven inches and a half. THE JAY. The CoRviDvE are peculiarly rem
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. iiCS NATUHAL HIHTOnV. ' CollurJo (Gr. KoKKvp(jiv), the Red-hacked SlirtHe. Those impaled insects form a voiy good indication as to the locality of the nests, and are probably placed there foi- food ; certainly not, sis soim; authors have stated, for the purpose of decoying other birds to the spot in order to murder and devour them. The nest and eggs much resemble thos(> of the Great Shrike, but iu-e smaller. The length of the bird is seven inches and a half. THE JAY. The CoRviDvE are peculiarly remarkable for a kind of prc- teniatural air of sagacity with which they set about any self- imposed task, especially if that task be a mischievous one. The ravens and magpies are most conspicuous in these qiialities. The Jay, so well known for the beautiful blue markings on its wings, is rather a shy bird, preferring to reside in the thickest woods, and seldom coming into the open country. It is easily tamed when young, and is very amusing when, ' Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : G. Routledge
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