. Cassell's book of birds . i()i N ,i:. THE mountain wagtail (Calobales sulphured). tripping over the filthiest narrow black drains between hut and hut in the native town of occasionally, though rarely, perches upon trees, and has the jerking motion of its tail moreremarkably noticeable than any other member of the entire group, for it appears unable to keep itin repose even for a moment. The SHEEP WAGTAILS (Budytes), a group of European birds, are recognisable from theother members of their family by their short tail, the straight long nail on the hinder toe, and thebrilliancy of
. Cassell's book of birds . i()i N ,i:. THE mountain wagtail (Calobales sulphured). tripping over the filthiest narrow black drains between hut and hut in the native town of occasionally, though rarely, perches upon trees, and has the jerking motion of its tail moreremarkably noticeable than any other member of the entire group, for it appears unable to keep itin repose even for a moment. The SHEEP WAGTAILS (Budytes), a group of European birds, are recognisable from theother members of their family by their short tail, the straight long nail on the hinder toe, and thebrilliancy of the plumage, which varies in the two sexes, insomuch that naturalists are undecided as towhether certain species of these Wagtails are distinct or identical. THE SINGING BIRDS. 289 THE COW OR MEADOW WAGTAIL. The Cow or Meadow Wagtail {Budytes flavics) is blueish grey upon the head and nape, theback is olive-green, and under side bright yellow, the quills and tail are of a blackish hue, with lightborders; a pale stripe passes above the
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