Front matter

Transcriber’s Note:

The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.

“The bold little fellow defended himself with the sickle in his hand.” Page 14.

TALES ABOUT BIRDS, ILLUSTRATIVE OF THEIR Nature, Habits, and Instincts.

BY

THOMAS BINGLEY,

AUTHOR OF “STORIES ABOUT DOGS,”—“TALKS OF SHIPWRECKS,” “STORIES ABOUT HORSES,” ETC., ETC.

EMBELLISHED WITH ENGRAVINGS.

SECOND EDITION.

LONDON:

CHARLES TILT, FLEET STREET.

MDCCCXL.

CLARKE, PRINTERS, SILVER STREET, FALCON SQUARE, LONDON.