The species is rapidly declining in the British Isles.
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The female differs [from the male] in having the crescent on the breast much less conspicuous, and, in some birds, wholly wanting, which has caused some authors to consider it as a different species, under the name of the Rock Ouzel.
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| - Bewick's British Birds, Vol. I, 1797 |
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Ring Ouzels are found in various parts of this kingdom, chiefly in the wilder and more mountainous districts . . . they feed on insects and berries of various kinds, are fond of grapes, and Buffon, observes, during the season of vintage are generally fat, and at that time are esteemed delicious eating. . . . In some parts of this kingdom they have been observed to change places, particularly in Hampshire, where they are known generally to stay not more than a fortnight at one time.
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| - Bewick's British Birds, Vol. I, 1797 |
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