He also chose the species for the colour frontispiece of the book .
The cirl bunting is chosen because it was discovered by Montagu and is associated in Britain with his home town of Kingsbridge , Devon .
Montagu also chose the species for the colour frontispiece of the book .
The cirl bunting is chosen because it was discovered by Montagu and is associated in Britain with his home town of Kingsbridge , Devon .