12. Charadrius.
13. Columba.
17. Rallus.
19. Caprimulgus.
14. Alauda.
20. Muscicapa.
Most soft-billed birds live on insects, and not on grain and seeds; and therefore at the end of summer they retire: but the following soft-billed birds, though insect-eaters, stay with us the year round:
Red-breast, Raii nomina: Rubecula:
Wren, Passer troglodytes: These frequent houses; and haunt outbuildings in the winter; eat spiders.
Hedge-sparrow, Curruca: Haunt sinks for crumbs and other sweepings.