. The birds of our country. ii8 CHAFFINCH dently of one another. Much has been written upon this remarkable occurrence, which has gained for the bird its specific name " Ca^lebs". The food of the Chaffinch consists principally of insects, grain and the seeds of weeds. It is a very watchful bird, and on the approach of an enemy is generally the one to give the note of warning to other small birds. Instances are recorded of the Missel Thrush building its nest in close. CHAFFINCH. proximity to that of the Chaffinch, apparently that it may profit by the watchful guardianship of the latte
. The birds of our country. ii8 CHAFFINCH dently of one another. Much has been written upon this remarkable occurrence, which has gained for the bird its specific name " Ca^lebs". The food of the Chaffinch consists principally of insects, grain and the seeds of weeds. It is a very watchful bird, and on the approach of an enemy is generally the one to give the note of warning to other small birds. Instances are recorded of the Missel Thrush building its nest in close. CHAFFINCH. proximity to that of the Chaffinch, apparently that it may profit by the watchful guardianship of the latter. The male is much sought after as a cage bird, as much for his handsome plumage as for his song powers. The general colour of the upper parts is slate grey, the wings and tail are dark brown, the under parts are pale chestnut shading into pink lower down. The nest of the Chaffinch is a most beautiful and elaborate little structure; it is said that it often takes three weeks to. 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 Stewart, H. E. London, Digby, Long & Co.
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