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The fly-catcher proper feeds on insects, which it catches on the wing with vivacity and agility which are extraordinary, (Figuier, 1969).

King Flycatcher

The fly-catcher proper feeds on insects, which it catches on the wing with vivacity and agility which…

The shrikes are known to impale their prey on the thorns of bushes and hedges, (Figuier, 1969).

Great Grey Shrike

The shrikes are known to impale their prey on the thorns of bushes and hedges, (Figuier, 1969).

The shrikes are known to impale their prey on the thorns of bushes and hedges, (Figuier, 1969).

Red-Backed Shrike

The shrikes are known to impale their prey on the thorns of bushes and hedges, (Figuier, 1969).

Horned owls are distinguished by two tufts or horns of feathers placed on each side of their head.

Great Horned Owl

Horned owls are distinguished by two tufts or horns of feathers placed on each side of their head.

The scops-eared owl is diminutive in size, not exceeding that of the thrush, (Figuier, 1869).

Scops-Eared Owl

The scops-eared owl is diminutive in size, not exceeding that of the thrush, (Figuier, 1869).

The scops-eared owl is diminutive in size, not exceeding that of the thrush, (Figuier, 1869).

Scops-Eared Owl

The scops-eared owl is diminutive in size, not exceeding that of the thrush, (Figuier, 1869).

The barn owl is known to destroy rats and mice on farms,(Figuier, 1869).

Barn Owl

The barn owl is known to destroy rats and mice on farms,(Figuier, 1869).

The Hawk owl is about 15 inches long and feeds on rabbits, rats, mice, reptiles and birds, (Figuier, 1869).

Hawk Owl

The Hawk owl is about 15 inches long and feeds on rabbits, rats, mice, reptiles and birds, (Figuier,…

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable size, (Figuier, 1869).

Golden Eagle

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable size, (Figuier, 1869).

Golden Eagle

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable size, (Figuier, 1869).

Imperial Eagle

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable size,(Figuier, 1869).

Imperial Eagle

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable size,(Figuier, 1869).

American Sea Eagle

The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…

This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and grasses. Instead of feathers, its legs are covered with scales.

Osprey

This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and…

With sharp claws,penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).

Peregrine Falcon

With sharp claws,penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

With sharp claws,penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).

Sultan Falcon

With sharp claws,penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

With sharp claws,penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).

Sultan Falcon

With sharp claws,penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).

Hobby Falcon

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go. (Figuier, 1869).

Merlin

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).

Merlin

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds inspire terror wherever they go, (Figuier, 1869).

Kestrel

With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Goshawk

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Sparrow Hawk

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Kite

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Buzzard

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Harrier

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Caracara

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Caracara

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

The Condor possesses extraordinary tenacity of life. Humboldt relates that he found it impossible to strangle one, and that he was compelled to shoot it to put an end to its existence, (Figuier, 1869). This bird is now extremely rare and on the endangered species list.

Condor

The Condor possesses extraordinary tenacity of life. Humboldt relates that he found it impossible to…

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

Vulture

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

Vulture

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

Vulture

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

Vulture

The head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

The origin of the name for the secretary bird is an allusion to the custom that clerks had of placing pens behind the ear when goose-quills were used for writing, (Figuier, 1869).

Secretary Bird

The origin of the name for the secretary bird is an allusion to the custom that clerks had of placing…

The Kiwi, a native of New Zealand is closely related to the Ostrich but much smaller. It is also a flightless bird.

Kiwi

The Kiwi, a native of New Zealand is closely related to the Ostrich but much smaller. It is also a flightless…

A flightless bird, the ostrich can run rapidly with its wings outstretched.

Ostrich

A flightless bird, the ostrich can run rapidly with its wings outstretched.

"As he skims along close to the ground or the water, quick as thought he catches any unlucky fly that happens to be in his way", (Hooker, 1886).

Swallow

"As he skims along close to the ground or the water, quick as thought he catches any unlucky fly that…

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

Bird of Paradise

Birds-of-paradise are brilliantly colored, many having tufts or wires that float on the breezes.

This bird feeds primarily on insects and fruit, and both sexes care for the young.

Oriole

This bird feeds primarily on insects and fruit, and both sexes care for the young.

This bird feeds primarily on insects and fruit, and both sexes care for the young.

Oriole

This bird feeds primarily on insects and fruit, and both sexes care for the young.

Woman and birds

Pictorial banner

Woman and birds

Eagle facing left

Eagle

Eagle facing left

Hand-shadow of Goose

Goose

Hand-shadow of Goose

Boy and bird's nest

Boy and bird's nest

Boy and bird's nest

Sinbad's ship attacked by gigantic bird when returning from the Valley of Diamonds. He escapes and meets the Old Man of the Sea.

Sinbad

Sinbad's ship attacked by gigantic bird when returning from the Valley of Diamonds. He escapes and meets…

There was an old man who said, "Hush!; I perceive a young bird in this bush!"; When they said, "Is it small?"; He replied, "Not at all!"; It is four times as big as the bush!"

Edward Lear

There was an old man who said, "Hush!; I perceive a young bird in this bush!"; When they said, "Is it…

Man firing rifle to rescue a young General Putnam from a tree.

Early Adventure of General Putnam

Man firing rifle to rescue a young General Putnam from a tree.

The Canadian Grouse is peculiar to the U.S. continent (Smiley, 1839).

Grouse

The Canadian Grouse is peculiar to the U.S. continent (Smiley, 1839).

The Virginia Mockingbird is endowed with a perfection of voice far exceeding any other bird in creation, (Smiley, 1839).

Mockingbird

The Virginia Mockingbird is endowed with a perfection of voice far exceeding any other bird in creation,…

Nightingale, a bird famous on account of its brilliant song, which for quality and variety is not exceeded by that of any other bird.

Nightingale

Nightingale, a bird famous on account of its brilliant song, which for quality and variety is not exceeded…

Cyanthus is also known as the bird's nest fungi.

Cyanthus

Cyanthus is also known as the bird's nest fungi.

Bird catching fish with cattails in background.

Bird catching fish

Bird catching fish with cattails in background.

Harpy, depicted as a bird with a female face.

Harpy

Harpy, depicted as a bird with a female face.

Depicts a bird in flight.

Heraldry, Volant

Depicts a bird in flight.

Bird with wings spread, displayed on a shield.

Heraldry, Displayed

Bird with wings spread, displayed on a shield.

Group of Chinese people, Mandarin, Lady, Boy, Female Attendant, Soldier and Bird's-nest Seller.

China, (People)

Group of Chinese people, Mandarin, Lady, Boy, Female Attendant, Soldier and Bird's-nest Seller.

The wood snipe is an example of a common wading bird.

Wood Snipe

The wood snipe is an example of a common wading bird.

The yellow hammer, or yellow bunting; a bird widely distributed over Europe and North America

Yellowhammer

The yellow hammer, or yellow bunting; a bird widely distributed over Europe and North America

The hawk moth is well known by its habit of poising like a humming bird over the flower from which it is extracting the nectar by means of its long sucking tube.

Hawk Moth

The hawk moth is well known by its habit of poising like a humming bird over the flower from which it…

The hawk moth is well known by its habit of poising like a humming bird over the flower from which it is extracting the nectar by means of its long sucking tube. This is a larva.

Hawk Moth

The hawk moth is well known by its habit of poising like a humming bird over the flower from which it…