. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. first arrival it feeds on the leaf-rolling caterpillars that infest the leaves and early Inuls of trecfi, therehy doing great service to the gardener, who especially detests all " l)light," as he calls these insidious little devonrcrs. The nest of the Chiff-chaff, like that of the wren, is oval or rounded, and entered by a hole at tlie side. It is placed near tiie gi'onnd in a bush, or sometimes resting on the hedge-bank. Its eggs are six in number, speckled with purplish red on a white gi'ound. The
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. first arrival it feeds on the leaf-rolling caterpillars that infest the leaves and early Inuls of trecfi, therehy doing great service to the gardener, who especially detests all " l)light," as he calls these insidious little devonrcrs. The nest of the Chiff-chaff, like that of the wren, is oval or rounded, and entered by a hole at tlie side. It is placed near tiie gi'onnd in a bush, or sometimes resting on the hedge-bank. Its eggs are six in number, speckled with purplish red on a white gi'ound. The length of the bird is not quite five inches; the third and fourth primary feathers are the longest. ReoOlus.—(Lat.). Cristfitus (Lat. crested), the Oolden-cniitcd ]Vren. The Golden-crested Regulus, as it ought properly to be called, is one of the smallest of British birds. Fir j)lantations arc its favourite resort, and there it may be seen hopping about the branches, running round them, head downwards, in search of the insects hidden beneath the bark. Its name is derived from the orange-coloured tuft of feathers on the crown of its head, for which reason it is often called the Kinglet. Its note is weak, Init very pleasing, and much resembles that of the common wTen. The female is very bold while sitting, and will permit close observation without quitting the nest. 1. 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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