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The cuckoo is a member of the Cuculidae family. They have slender bodies, with long tails and downturned beaks.

Cuckoo

The cuckoo is a member of the Cuculidae family. They have slender bodies, with long tails and downturned…

Naturally very gentle, they readily yield to captivity, when they become familiar, and evince pleasure in the caresses of their masters (Figuier, 1869).

Curassow

Naturally very gentle, they readily yield to captivity, when they become familiar, and evince pleasure…

These birds are characterized by their curved beaks. Their food consists of insects, worms, slugs, aquatic mollusks, etc., which they obtain by thrusting their long and slender bills into mud or moist earth.

Curlew

These birds are characterized by their curved beaks. Their food consists of insects, worms, slugs, aquatic…

These birds are characterized by their curved beaks. Their food consists of insects, worms, slugs, aquatic mollusks, etc., which they obtain by thrusting their long and slender bills into mud or moist earth.

Curlew

These birds are characterized by their curved beaks. Their food consists of insects, worms, slugs, aquatic…

Mauritius was the home of the now extinct dodo bird. The last bird was killed in 1681.

Dodo

Mauritius was the home of the now extinct dodo bird. The last bird was killed in 1681.

The tufted Drongo is a great destroyer of bees, (Figuier, 1969).

Drongo

The tufted Drongo is a great destroyer of bees, (Figuier, 1969).

The head and throat of the male duck can be emerald green with shots of violet. The female is brown and russet gray.

Duck

The head and throat of the male duck can be emerald green with shots of violet. The female is brown…

This duck is generally found in sandy, marshy land and moist meadows near the sea.

Duck

This duck is generally found in sandy, marshy land and moist meadows near the sea.

This duck is beautifully colored and resembles a mallard.

Duck

This duck is beautifully colored and resembles a mallard.

These birds have webbed-feet, with heavy, oily plumage. the body is flattened, and all are fine swimmers.

Wood Duck

These birds have webbed-feet, with heavy, oily plumage. the body is flattened, and all are fine swimmers.

Eagle facing left

Eagle

Eagle facing left

Eagles are large predatory birds of the falcon family.

Eagle

Eagles are large predatory birds of the falcon family.

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…

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 Emu, a native of Australia, is nearly as large as the Ostrich, but has shorter legs and neck and a thicker body. The wings are rudimentary and hidden beneath feathers of the body. It cannot fly but runs quickly.

Emu

The Emu, a native of Australia, is nearly as large as the Ostrich, but has shorter legs and neck and…

The Emu, a native of Australia, is nearly as large as the Ostrich, but has shorter legs and neck and a thicker body. The wings are rudimentary and hidden beneath feathers of the body. It cannot fly but runs quickly.

Emu

The Emu, a native of Australia, is nearly as large as the Ostrich, but has shorter legs and neck and…

Little is known of this bird. Side-feathers develop in elegant panicles, while their plumage is brilliant with diaphanous metallic reflections (Figuier, 1869).

Epimachus

Little is known of this bird. Side-feathers develop in elegant panicles, while their plumage is brilliant…

Falcons are a group of birds of prey that vary in size from the falconet to the gyrefalcon. They can fly at 200 mph in order to catch their prey.

Falcon

Falcons are a group of birds of prey that vary in size from the falconet to the gyrefalcon. They can…

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).

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…

"The Falcon is a famous bird of prey. It is characterized by a bill curved from the base."

The Falcon

"The Falcon is a famous bird of prey. It is characterized by a bill curved from the base."

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, called a Chaffinch, lives in flocks, except when breeding,(Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, called a Chaffinch, lives in flocks, except when breeding,(Figuier, 1869).

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

Bull Finch

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

Bull Finch

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular appearance, (Figuier, 1869).

Whidah Finch

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular appearance, (Figuier, 1869).

Whidah Finch

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…

The flamingo is found in Africa and Asia. The color of the plumage is a deep brilliant scarlet, except the quill feathers, which are black.

Flamingo

The flamingo is found in Africa and Asia. The color of the plumage is a deep brilliant scarlet, except…

The flamingo is found in Africa and Asia. The color of the plumage is a deep brilliant scarlet, except the quill feathers, which are black.

Flamingo

The flamingo is found in Africa and Asia. The color of the plumage is a deep brilliant scarlet, except…

flycatchers are insectivorous songbirds.

Flycatcher

flycatchers are insectivorous songbirds.

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…

Foot of Peregrine Falcon.

Falcon Foot

Foot of Peregrine Falcon.

Foot of Tawny Owl.

Owl Foot

Foot of Tawny Owl.

Foot of Yellow Wagtail.

Wagtail Foot

Foot of Yellow Wagtail.

Foot of Water-ousel.

Water-ousel Foot

Foot of Water-ousel.

Guinea fowls have small heads for their size; beak and neck short; the tail equally short and drooping.

Guinea Fowl

Guinea fowls have small heads for their size; beak and neck short; the tail equally short and drooping.

Waterfowl is a common term used to describe birds that frequent marshes and lakes.

Water Fowl

Waterfowl is a common term used to describe birds that frequent marshes and lakes.

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

Gallinule

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

The gannet is an excellent diver and can remain underwater for more than one minute.

Gannet

The gannet is an excellent diver and can remain underwater for more than one minute.

Five Geese roaming the streets.

Geese

Five Geese roaming the streets.

The godwit is larger than the Woodcock with a long beak, twice the length of its head.

Godwit

The godwit is larger than the Woodcock with a long beak, twice the length of its head.

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become attached to those who take care of it, (Figuier, 1869).

Goldfinch

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become…

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become attached to those who take care of it, (Figuier, 1869).

Goldfinch

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become…

The goldfinch is a member of the finch family, or Fringillidae.

Goldfinch

The goldfinch is a member of the finch family, or Fringillidae.

When attacked, the goose makes a hissing noise similar to that of some snakes.

Goose

When attacked, the goose makes a hissing noise similar to that of some snakes.

When attacked, the goose makes a hissing noise similar to that of some snakes.

Goose

When attacked, the goose makes a hissing noise similar to that of some snakes.

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

Goshawk

Hawks have strong talons, curved bills and keen eyesight.

They pass swiftly through the air at the height of about a hundred yards, in flocks of from seven and eight to fifty or more, (Audubon).

Grebe

They pass swiftly through the air at the height of about a hundred yards, in flocks of from seven and…

Diving birds, such as the grebe, have webbed (or lobed) feet and are expert in swimming and diving.

Grebe

Diving birds, such as the grebe, have webbed (or lobed) feet and are expert in swimming and diving.

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

Grosbeak

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

Grosbeak

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

After the turkey, the grouse is the largest game bird in the U.S.

Grouse

After the turkey, the grouse is the largest game bird in the U.S.