He seemed quite familiar and not the least afraid.

He hopped about and pecked the earth briskly, looking for seeds and insects.

It actually gave Mary a queer feeling in her heart, because he was so pretty and cheerful and seemed so like a person.

He had a tiny plump body and a delicate beak, and slender delicate legs.
"Will he always come when you call him ?" she asked almost in a whisper.
"Aye, that he will.

I've knowed him ever since he was a fledgling.