A Short History of Birds & Beasts, for the Amusement and Instruction of Children

THE CUCKOW.

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THE Cuckow tells a merry tale, Upon the hill and in the vale.

There’s the pretty Cuckow! This good-natured bird comes a long journey once every year to see all his friends, and sing them a song. And after he has obliged them with his company about three months, he takes his leave, and returns to his own country again.