. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. CANARIES. 521 lated "tweet, tweet, tweet" of the Chaffincli is exceedingly pleasant to hear ; but its monotony is apt to fatigue, for its eternal refrain. Fig. 231.—Tile Chaffinch {FringiUUf Gesner). makes it seem an affectation of gaiety, whence probably the French proverb, Gai comme un pinson. The Canaries [Fringilla canaria, Linn.), are only known by us. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may ha
. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. CANARIES. 521 lated "tweet, tweet, tweet" of the Chaffincli is exceedingly pleasant to hear ; but its monotony is apt to fatigue, for its eternal refrain. Fig. 231.—Tile Chaffinch {FringiUUf Gesner). makes it seem an affectation of gaiety, whence probably the French proverb, Gai comme un pinson. The Canaries [Fringilla canaria, Linn.), are only known by us. 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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