. Bodley Head natural history. Natural history; Birds. 98 LONG-TAILED TIT on the summit; an arrangement in fact which justifies exactly the name " feather poke" bestowed upon the architect. An old nest is sometimes repaired for re- n/\ occupation. The Long-tailed Tit lays from seven to ten eggs, but as many as sixteen have been found under circumstances which pointed to their being the property of the same hen. For there is some doubt concerning the matrimonial system in Long-tailed Tit circles; two hens and a cock have been seen working on the same nest; and three birds have been se


. Bodley Head natural history. Natural history; Birds. 98 LONG-TAILED TIT on the summit; an arrangement in fact which justifies exactly the name " feather poke" bestowed upon the architect. An old nest is sometimes repaired for re- n/\ occupation. The Long-tailed Tit lays from seven to ten eggs, but as many as sixteen have been found under circumstances which pointed to their being the property of the same hen. For there is some doubt concerning the matrimonial system in Long-tailed Tit circles; two hens and a cock have been seen working on the same nest; and three birds have been seen occupying the same nest; it is therefore. 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 Cuming, E. D. (Edward William Dirom), 1862-1941. London ; New York : Lane


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