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lined with fibrous roots: the eggs are
five, bluish-white, spotted with brown. In
a state of nature, it is not very remark-
able for its music; but it is a very docile
bird, easily trained to imitate the sound
of a pipe, or whistle of a man, in a fine
mellow tone, and will continue its exer-
tions even when candles have been
brought into the room. In summer,
.t seeks the woods and more sequestered
retreats; but in winter it approaches
gardens and orchards, where in spring it
makes sad havoc among the buds.