Zoological RecreationsH. Colburn, 1849 - Всего страниц: 384 |
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... sometimes sing in the night ; and he adds that , in captivity , they keep their song throughout the year , whereas the wild birds only sing in the spring . Though there was circumstantial evidence to show that the common crossbill ...
... sometimes sing in the night ; and he adds that , in captivity , they keep their song throughout the year , whereas the wild birds only sing in the spring . Though there was circumstantial evidence to show that the common crossbill ...
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... sometimes in the ivy that covers a wall , and is framed of dried grass , withered leaves , and moss on the outside , with an abundant warm lining of feathers , on which the six tiny white eggs scantily speckled with dark purplish red ...
... sometimes in the ivy that covers a wall , and is framed of dried grass , withered leaves , and moss on the outside , with an abundant warm lining of feathers , on which the six tiny white eggs scantily speckled with dark purplish red ...
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... sometimes given from a high tree , and oc- casionally while passing on the wing from place to place , but as possessing but little variety . Mr. Sweet characterizes its musical powers as of a much higher order ; and says , that as it is ...
... sometimes given from a high tree , and oc- casionally while passing on the wing from place to place , but as possessing but little variety . Mr. Sweet characterizes its musical powers as of a much higher order ; and says , that as it is ...
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... sometimes during the night . According to him , the poor bird acutely feels the loss of liberty ; for he tells us , that however gay it may appear when free , it becomes sad and melan- choly within doors . Mr. Sweet , however , who ...
... sometimes during the night . According to him , the poor bird acutely feels the loss of liberty ; for he tells us , that however gay it may appear when free , it becomes sad and melan- choly within doors . Mr. Sweet , however , who ...
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... Sometimes it is so carefully hidden as to be beyond the reach of either eye or hand . Mr. Knapp mentions a nest situated deep in the crevice of a stone - quarry , so well masked by projecting fragments that it was not to be observed ...
... Sometimes it is so carefully hidden as to be beyond the reach of either eye or hand . Mr. Knapp mentions a nest situated deep in the crevice of a stone - quarry , so well masked by projecting fragments that it was not to be observed ...
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