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In eating, they seize the fruit with the extremity of the beak, make it bounce up in the air, receive it then into the throat, and swallow it in one piece. (Figuier, 1869).

Toucan

In eating, they seize the fruit with the extremity of the beak, make it bounce up in the air, receive…

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the tail rather long and rounded.(Figuier, 1869).

Cuckoo

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the…

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the tail rather long and rounded.(Figuier, 1869).

Barbet

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the…

Torgons, like Barbets have the bases of their beaks covered with hairs. Their soft and silky plumage glitters with the most brilliant hues (Figuier, 1869).

Trogon

Torgons, like Barbets have the bases of their beaks covered with hairs. Their soft and silky plumage…

Torgons, like Barbets have the bases of their beaks covered with hairs. Their soft and silky plumage glitters with the most brilliant hues (Figuier, 1869).

Trogon

Torgons, like Barbets have the bases of their beaks covered with hairs. Their soft and silky plumage…

Torgons, like Barbets have the bases of their beaks covered with hairs. Their soft and silky plumage glitters with the most brilliant hues (Figuier, 1869).

Trogon

Torgons, like Barbets have the bases of their beaks covered with hairs. Their soft and silky plumage…

It is not only to seek for food that Woodpeckers make holes in trees, but also to establish their nests, (Figuier, 1869).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

It is not only to seek for food that Woodpeckers make holes in trees, but also to establish their nests,…

Like Woodpeckers, they can hang upon trees, and sustain themselves in a vertical position for a long time; but they are incapable of climbing (Figuier, 1869).

Wryneck

Like Woodpeckers, they can hang upon trees, and sustain themselves in a vertical position for a long…

Like Woodpeckers, they can hang upon trees, and sustain themselves in a vertical position for a long time; but they are incapable of climbing (Figuier, 1869).

Wryneck

Like Woodpeckers, they can hang upon trees, and sustain themselves in a vertical position for a long…

Their habits are little known; but it is certain that they live isolated or in pairs, that they are stupid, move but little, and rarely depart from their chosen dwelling, (Figuier, 1869).

Jacamar

Their habits are little known; but it is certain that they live isolated or in pairs, that they are…

The hornbill family are remarkable for the very large size of the beak, and the large protuberance that sits atop it. The upper protuberance is hollow and serves as a sounding board to cause reverberations when the bird cries out.

Hornbill

The hornbill family are remarkable for the very large size of the beak, and the large protuberance that…

Living on the banks of rivers, they feed almost exclusively on fish.

Kingfisher

Living on the banks of rivers, they feed almost exclusively on fish.

Living on the banks of rivers, they feed almost exclusively on fish.

Kingfisher

Living on the banks of rivers, they feed almost exclusively on fish.

The bee-eater moves in large flocks during migration. They eat primarily bees and wasps.

Bee-eater

The bee-eater moves in large flocks during migration. They eat primarily bees and wasps.

The Momots are birds still very imperfectly known. They are placed by systematists near the Toucans because of their tongue structure, (Figuier, 1869)

Momot

The Momots are birds still very imperfectly known. They are placed by systematists near the Toucans…

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Bird motif

Bird motif

Bird motif

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the trunk or in hollows of trees.

Creeper

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the trunk or in hollows of trees.

Creeper

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the trunk or in hollows of trees.

Creeper

The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…

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.

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.

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.

Ravens are sedentary birds, and never voluntarily abandon the place they have elected for their home, (Figuier, 1869).

Raven

Ravens are sedentary birds, and never voluntarily abandon the place they have elected for their home,…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier, 1869).

Canary

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier, 1869).

Canary

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…

Java sparrows are eagerly sought for as pets, because of their brilliant plumage and the facility with which they learn innumerable tricks, (Figuier, 1869).

Sparrow

Java sparrows are eagerly sought for as pets, because of their brilliant plumage and the facility with…

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Cherub with birds

Cherub with birds

Cherub with birds

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Birds

Birds

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 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.