Besides this species, another Cuckoo inhabits Palestine, and is much more common. This is the GREAT SPOTTED CUCKOO (_Oxylophus glandarius_). The birds belonging to this genus have been separated from the other Cuckoos because the feathers on the head are formed into a bold crest, in some species, such as Le Vaillant's Cuckoo, reminding the observer of the crest of the cockatoo. This fine bird measures nearly sixteen inches in length, and can be distinguished, not only by the crested head, but by the reddish grey of the throat and chest, and the white tips of the wing and tail feathers. This species lays its eggs in the nests of comparatively large birds, such as the rooks, crows, and magpies. [Illustration: NOAH RECEIVES THE DOVE.] THE DOVE. Parallel between the lamb and the Dove--The Dove and the olive branch--Abram's sacrifice, and its acceptance--The Dove-sellers of the Temple--The Rock Dove and its multitudes. In giving the Scriptural history of the Doves and Pigeons, we shall find ourselves rather perplexed in compressing the needful information into a reasonable space. There is no bird which plays a more important part, both in the Old and the New Testaments, or which is employed so largely in metaphor and symbol. The Doves and Pigeons were to the birds what were the sheep and lambs to the animals, and, like them, derived their chief interest from their use in sacrifice. Both the lamb and the young pigeon being emblems of innocence, both were used on similar occasions, the latter being in many instances permitted when the former were too expensive for the means of the offerer. As to the rendering of the Hebrew words which have been translated as Pigeon, Dove, and Turtle Dove, there has never been any discussion. The Hebrew word _yonâh_ has always been acknowledged to signify the Dove or Pigeon, and the word _tôr_ to signify the Turtle Dove. Generally, the two words are used in combination, so that _tor-yonâh_ signifies the Turtle Dove. Though the interpretation of the word _yonâh_ is universally accepted, there is a little difficulty about its derivation, and its signification apart from the bird. Some have thought that it is derived from a root signifying warmth, in allusion to the warmth of its affection, the Dove having from time immemorial been selected as the type of conjugal love. Others, among whom is Buxtorf, derive it from a word which signifies oppression, because the gentle nature of the Dove, together with its inability to defend itself, cause it to be oppressed, not only by man, but by many rapacious birds. * * * * *