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The ant-thrush soon saw them, and announced the discovery with a screech, which was a signal to scores of hungry companions.

All at once the ant-thrush changed its tactics, and its louder note proclaimed a surprise.

He is sure of being attacked, bitten, and stung by the venomous insects; and on hearing the call of the ant-thrush, he beats an instant retreat.

Ant-thrush, a name given to certain passerine or perching birds having resemblances to the thrushes and supposed to feed largely on ants.

The two best performers were our old friend the false bellbird, with its series of ringing whistles, and a shy, attractive ant-thrush.