Kearton, Richard, 1862-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Cassell and company, ltd. · leaf 80
g the quillswith their beaks. Missel Thrushes are very courageous birds,and will chase a carrion crow, or rook, awayfrom the neighbourhood of their chicks. Onehas been known to die in defending her youngones against the attack of a weasel. The harsh alarm cry of this species soundsvery much like… … The Redwing THIS bird is very like the common songthrush in size and general appear-ance. It is, therefore, difficult to distinguishit from that bird at any little distance. Ifyou are close enough, however, or can lookat it through a good field-glass, you will seethat the Redwing has a light line…
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