A European singing bird (Emberiza hortulana), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Called also bunting.
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In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe).
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In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora.
... little satisfied sigh as she selected an ortolan, "is a very satisfactory place to be carried off to. And you," she added, leaning across the table and touching his fingers for a moment tenderly, ... — The Yellow Crayon • E. Phillips Oppenheim
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