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Wing of Kamichi, or Crested Screamer

"The feathers are horny productions, consisting of a hollow tube or barrel and a stem rising from it."

Feather Tube

"The feathers are horny productions, consisting of a hollow tube or barrel and a stem rising from it."

Feather Shaft

"The feathers are horny productions, consisting of a hollow tube or barrel and a stem rising from it."

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Feather Web

"The feathers are horny productions, consisting of a hollow tube or barrel and a stem rising from it.…

"In the feathers of a large portion of birds there is a plumiform formation."

Plume

"In the feathers of a large portion of birds there is a plumiform formation."

"This plumule is conspicuous in gallinaceous birds."

Plumule

"This plumule is conspicuous in gallinaceous birds."

Neck-Covert

"From the head, backward to the tail, the body feathers increase in strength and size, also alter in…

"From the head, backward to the tail, the body feathers increase in strength and size, also alter in form; those on the face, or around the base of the bill, being the smallest, the tail coverts longest."

Tail-Covert

"From the head, backward to the tail, the body feathers increase in strength and size, also alter in…

"In birds of prey the claws are powerful and hooked; in others the foot is flat, claws straight, and adapted for walking."

Foot of White-Headed Eagle

"In birds of prey the claws are powerful and hooked; in others the foot is flat, claws straight, and…

"In birds of prey the claws are powerful and hooked; in others the foot is flat, claws straight, and adapted for walking."

Foot of Honey-Buzzard

"In birds of prey the claws are powerful and hooked; in others the foot is flat, claws straight, and…

"In birds of prey the claws are powerful and hooked; in others the foot is flat, claws straight, and adapted for walking."

Foot of Cassowary

"In birds of prey the claws are powerful and hooked; in others the foot is flat, claws straight, and…

"The great toe is generally the strongest, but this is not an absolute law; a projection which is found on the leg of some species is designated a spur, and is a formidable weapon."

Foot of Coot

"The great toe is generally the strongest, but this is not an absolute law; a projection which is found…

"The great toe is generally the strongest, but this is not an absolute law; a projection which is found on the leg of some species is designated a spur, and is a formidable weapon."

Foot of Pheasant

"The great toe is generally the strongest, but this is not an absolute law; a projection which is found…

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance, differing both in form and thickness, according to the habits of the species."

Bill of Eagle

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

Bill of Toucan

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

Bill of Cormorant

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

Bill of Crane

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

Bill of Goose

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance, differing both in form and thickness, according to the habits of the species."

Bill of Sparrow

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance, differing both in form and thickness, according to the habits of the species."

Bill of Cuckoo

"The beak or bill of birds is composed of two bony pieces, called mandibles, surrounded by a horny substance,…

Crop and Digestive Organs

The swelling under the throat is called the crop, or first stomach. It is largely developed in some…

"The senses of touch, smell, taste and hearing are very slightly developed in birds. The organ of sight is indeed more highly developed in birds than in any other class of animals."

Internal Anatomy of Birds

"The senses of touch, smell, taste and hearing are very slightly developed in birds. The organ of sight…

"The lower larynx constitutes the organ of song."

Vocal Apparatus Contracted and Distended

"The lower larynx constitutes the organ of song."

"The Kinglet, or Golden-Crested Wren, builds its nest among ivy or dependent from fir branches, generally near some brook."

Nest of Kinglet

"The Kinglet, or Golden-Crested Wren, builds its nest among ivy or dependent from fir branches, generally…

"The Humming-Birds, which flit about in tropical woods, build their nests with grass, lined with feathers."

Nest of Humming-Bird

"The Humming-Birds, which flit about in tropical woods, build their nests with grass, lined with feathers."

"The Common Wren constructs a nest like a ball, beautifully built with an entrance in the side."

Nest of Wren

"The Common Wren constructs a nest like a ball, beautifully built with an entrance in the side."

"The Hedge-Sparrow chooses the fork of a hawthorn-bush or some similar shrub."

Nest of Hedge-Sparrow

"The Hedge-Sparrow chooses the fork of a hawthorn-bush or some similar shrub."

"The Goldfinch seeks a favorite sport on trees and constructs a beautiful nest."

Nest of Goldfinch

"The Goldfinch seeks a favorite sport on trees and constructs a beautiful nest."

"The nest of the Tailor-Bird is placed in a large leaf, the margins of which are sewn together, so as to form a bag."

Nest of Tailor-Bird

"The nest of the Tailor-Bird is placed in a large leaf, the margins of which are sewn together, so as…

"For ingenious construction, instigated by affection for its progeny, there is nothing to compare to the work of the Sociable Weaver-bird, or Republican-bird, as it is sometimes called."

Nest of Sociable or Republican Birds

"For ingenious construction, instigated by affection for its progeny, there is nothing to compare to…

Birds of Paradise produce some of the most beautiful feathers.

Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise produce some of the most beautiful feathers.

1. Greater Tit (Parus Major)2. Blue Tit (P. Coeruleus)3. Crested Tit (P. Cristatus)4. Marsh-Tit (P. Palustris)5. Coal-Tit (P. Ater)

Birds

1. Greater Tit (Parus Major) 2. Blue Tit (P. Coeruleus) 3. Crested Tit (P. Cristatus) 4. Marsh-Tit (P.…

"The Penguins belong exclusively to cold countries."

Crested Penguin (Eudyptes Chrysocoma)

"The Penguins belong exclusively to cold countries."

"The Guillemots, when placed on the ground, raise themselves with great difficulty, owing to the conformation of their legs."

Guillemots

"The Guillemots, when placed on the ground, raise themselves with great difficulty, owing to the conformation…

"It is a native of the northern regions of both continents, retiring southward as the winter approaches and spreading in great numbers over certain territories."

The Smew

"It is a native of the northern regions of both continents, retiring southward as the winter approaches…

"The Canadian Goose is a handsome bird. They are not so large as the graylag goose, and are very abundant in this country, where they are migratory."

Canada Goose

"The Canadian Goose is a handsome bird. They are not so large as the graylag goose, and are very abundant…

"The Common Tropic-bird seems to confine itself to the Atlantic Ocean, stopping near the confines of the Indian Ocean."

Tropic-Bird

"The Common Tropic-bird seems to confine itself to the Atlantic Ocean, stopping near the confines of…

"In all its movements this neck is a counterpart of the reptile, and imitates its undulations; therefore in the United States it has received the name of the Serpent-bird."

Darter

"In all its movements this neck is a counterpart of the reptile, and imitates its undulations; therefore…

"Sometimes the Scissorbill is called the Cutwater. It is about the size of a pigeon."

The Scissorbill

"Sometimes the Scissorbill is called the Cutwater. It is about the size of a pigeon."

"The Great Black-backed Gull is one of the most remarkable among sea-gulls. It is pure white, with a black back.

Great Black-backed Gull

"The Great Black-backed Gull is one of the most remarkable among sea-gulls. It is pure white, with a…

"The Common Gray Gull"

Gray Gull

"The Common Gray Gull"

"It is called the Laughing Gull on account of its cry; it is most easily tamed. The Kittiwake is often called the Sea-pigeon."

Kittiwake

"It is called the Laughing Gull on account of its cry; it is most easily tamed. The Kittiwake is often…

"The Skua, or Dung-bird, is remarkable for its stout bill, which is nearly cylindrical. They fly very rapidly, even against the strongest wind."

Buffon's Skua

"The Skua, or Dung-bird, is remarkable for its stout bill, which is nearly cylindrical. They fly very…

"The chief characteristic of the Water-en is a short and strong bill. They are lively, graceful and ornamental birds."

Water-Hen

"The chief characteristic of the Water-en is a short and strong bill. They are lively, graceful and…

Also known as the Sultana-fowl. "When eating, sometimes is stands on one foot and uses the other as a hand, in order to convey the food to its beak."

Hyacinthine Gallinule

Also known as the Sultana-fowl. "When eating, sometimes is stands on one foot and uses the other as…

"In France, where they are common, they are called 'king of the quails.'"

Land-Rail

"In France, where they are common, they are called 'king of the quails.'"

"Coots but rarely traverse firm ground, where they walk with difficulty; on the other hand, they swim and dive with graceful ease."

The Bald Coot

"Coots but rarely traverse firm ground, where they walk with difficulty; on the other hand, they swim…

"The Pratincole lives in flocks on the banks of the Danube, the Volga, and on the Shores of the Black and Caspian Seas."

Pratincole

"The Pratincole lives in flocks on the banks of the Danube, the Volga, and on the Shores of the Black…

"They are perfectly fearless of man; restless and quarrelsome in their habits."

Common Jacana

"They are perfectly fearless of man; restless and quarrelsome in their habits."

The Screamers are inhabitants of South America. They live isolated, in pairs, and are mild and peaceful in their nature.

Horned Screamer (Palamedea Cornuta)

The Screamers are inhabitants of South America. They live isolated, in pairs, and are mild and peaceful…

The Screamers are inhabitants of South America. They live isolated, in pairs, and are mild and peaceful in their nature.

Faithful Kamichi, or Crested Screamer

The Screamers are inhabitants of South America. They live isolated, in pairs, and are mild and peaceful…

"They are shy, timid birds, concealing themselves by day in the depths of the mots retired woods."

Woodcocks (White and Isabelle-colored)

"They are shy, timid birds, concealing themselves by day in the depths of the mots retired woods."

"It is gifted with great powers of mimicry. Its movements have an air of affectation and mannerism, as if it desired to attract the attention of the spectator."

Demoiselle Crane

"It is gifted with great powers of mimicry. Its movements have an air of affectation and mannerism,…

"The Crested Crane has the top of its head adorned with a tuft of feathers, which it has the power of spreading out like a fan, so as to form a handsome ornament."

Crested Crane

"The Crested Crane has the top of its head adorned with a tuft of feathers, which it has the power of…

"The Cariama is a very pretty bird, easily domesticated, and evinces great attachment to its favorites."

Cariama

"The Cariama is a very pretty bird, easily domesticated, and evinces great attachment to its favorites."

Also called the American Ostrich. "It inhabits the pampas of South America and the coolest valleys in Brazil, Chili and Peru."

The Rhea

Also called the American Ostrich. "It inhabits the pampas of South America and the coolest valleys in…

"The lapwing is a most useful bird to man; it destroys a prodigious quantity of worms, caterpillars and noxious insects."

Lapwing

"The lapwing is a most useful bird to man; it destroys a prodigious quantity of worms, caterpillars…

"It is only requisite to exhibit the outward signs of bacchanalian excitement, and the birds will be filled with a sense of false security, so that you may approach within a few yards of them."

Common Dotterel

"It is only requisite to exhibit the outward signs of bacchanalian excitement, and the birds will be…

The Dodo, indigenous to Mauritius, should be placed in the first rank of extinct birds. "It was observed by Vasco de Gama, who visited this island in 1497. At the end of the seventeenth century some of them still existed."

The Dodo

The Dodo, indigenous to Mauritius, should be placed in the first rank of extinct birds. "It was observed…

"The family of Pavonidae comprehends the Peacock." The male bird forms the beautiful array of tail feathers each Spring.

Peacock

"The family of Pavonidae comprehends the Peacock." The male bird forms the beautiful array of tail feathers…