This is a plump and pretty bird, and is another of our winter visitants from the North. It is tame like the others; is a large bird of its species, and being of a beautiful fox-color, it looks well in a cage. Its call is musical and loud, and it has some very fine low warbling notes.

Food

It is a hardy and strong bird, and will thrive well on hemp and Canary seed. If it gets too heavy, and does not take exercise enough, withdraw the hemp, and feed on Canary alone. Give it plenty of gravel, and water to wash.

Characteristics Of The Sexes

The male and female are very much alike, differing only in the male being brighter in color, especially about the shoulders.

Location

Found throughout the Northern and Middle, and, some seasons, the Southern States, during the fall and winter. Early in the spring leaves for the North.