. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. TANAGERS. 561 pitch of obesity, causing them to be sought after with avidity, to gratify the fastidious palate of the gourmand. It is even said that Thrushes intoxicate themselves among the vines, vrhich has given rise to the French proverb, " As drunk as a Thrush," in speaking of a man who has been indulging too freely in wiae. But this is absurd; although the Thrush may be unable in the autumn to fly away with its usual agility, the o
. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. TANAGERS. 561 pitch of obesity, causing them to be sought after with avidity, to gratify the fastidious palate of the gourmand. It is even said that Thrushes intoxicate themselves among the vines, vrhich has given rise to the French proverb, " As drunk as a Thrush," in speaking of a man who has been indulging too freely in wiae. But this is absurd; although the Thrush may be unable in the autumn to fly away with its usual agility, the only cause is its increased weight. The Redwing shares both the good qualities and the defects of the Song Thrush, and it is likewise much esteemed by epicures. The two other species are of less importance in an edible point of view. They are all natives of Europe, and visit the centre and South of France. The Tanagees {Tanagrince) form a genus of birds peculiar to the. Fig. 263.—Tanagers {Tanagra rubra, Nutt.). hot regions of America. They are remarkable for a bill which is tapering and triangular at the base, and for the brilliant colours of their plumage. They are allied by their habits to the Warblers and the Sparrow. They are lively, constantly in motion, and but seldom settle down on the ground. In general life they resort about among trees and bushes to collect berries, seeds, and insects. According to the species, they live either solitarily, in families, or in flocks. Some kinds have an agreeable song; among o 0. 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 Figuier, Louis, 1819-1894; Gillmore, Parker, ed. Springfield, Mass. , W. J. Holland
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