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The Gaelic Names of Birds. 37
WILLOW \VHE\.
Sylvice trochilui-. Gaelic
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GOLDKN CRESTED WREN.
Crionag-gliiuhhais.
Latin — Reynlus cristatus. Gaelic — DreatJian-ceami-hhuidhe,
Crioaag-bliu idhe, Bigein.
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GREAT TITMOUSE.
Parus major. Gaelic— Ciwrag-bhain-tij/ieania (the lady's
nightcap). Welsh — Y Beuloya fwyaf.
BLUE TITMOUSE.
Pariis ccerideas. Gaalic — Cailleachag-cheatm-ghonn, An
Snoileun (Grey). Welsh Y Lleiun.
COLE, TITMOUSE, OR BLACKCAP.
Parus ater. Gaelic^Smuiug, Cailleacliag-cheaiLii-duibh,
Welsh— Y Benloyn lygliw.
This bird got its name of " Smutag" no doubt from its habit
of spitting and puffing, like an eni-aged cat, when on its nest, in a
hole on a wall or tree, if disturbed.
MARSH TITMOUSE.
Latin — Parus pahistris. Gaelic — Ceann-duhh. Welsh — Btnloyii
y cyrs.
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LOXG-TAILED TITMOUSE.
Parus Condatus. Gaelic Ciochan, Ciochan-fada, Miontan.
Welsh— }" Benloyn gynffonhir.
Group I. Family VII. — Motacillidoe.
PIED WAGTAIL.
Jfotacilla Yarrellii. Gaelic Breac an, t-sil, Glaisean
seilich. Welsh Brith y fyches, Tinsigl y gwys.
GREY WAGTAIL.
Motacilla hoarida. Gaelic Breacan-han-tighearna (spotted
lady). Wehh.- Brith y fyches Iwyd.
YELLOW, OR ray's WAGTAIL.
Lixtin— Motacilla flava. Gaelic — Breacan-buidhe. Welsh—
Brith y fyches fellen.
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Group 1. Family VIII.—Anthidce.
TREE PIPIT.
Anthus a rboreus. Gaelic
Piabhag-choille.