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The Robin is lively, pert, pugnanious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Robin

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnanious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Robin

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Robin

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Roller

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Roller

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Chickens are domesticated animals used for their eggs and meat.

Rooster

Chickens are domesticated animals used for their eggs and meat.

Sandpipers live in small flocks on the banks of rivers and on the sea-coast

Sandpiper

Sandpipers live in small flocks on the banks of rivers and on the sea-coast

Sandpipers live in small flocks on the banks of rivers and on the sea-coast.

Sandpiper

Sandpipers live in small flocks on the banks of rivers and on the sea-coast.

Screamers live near moist marshy locations or sandy streams. They do not swim, but walk along the vegetation for food.

Screamer

Screamers live near moist marshy locations or sandy streams. They do not swim, but walk along the vegetation…

Screamers live near moist marshy locations or sandy streams. They do not swim, but walk along the vegetation for food.

Screamer

Screamers live near moist marshy locations or sandy streams. They do not swim, but walk along the vegetation…

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…

This duck is smaller than a common duck with a long beak with a spoon shape ventrally.

Shoveller

This duck is smaller than a common duck with a long beak with a spoon shape ventrally.

The shrikes are hawklike in appearance and in habits, having a hooked beak and sharp claws. They impale their prey on thorns of hedges and trees.

Shrike

The shrikes are hawklike in appearance and in habits, having a hooked beak and sharp claws. They impale…

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).

In skimmers the upper beak is shorter than the lower beak, allowing it to pick up shrimp and small fish while skimming the sea.

Skimmer

In skimmers the upper beak is shorter than the lower beak, allowing it to pick up shrimp and small fish…

"The Skylark is one of the best known British birds, and not withstanding the tameness of its brown plumage, is universal favorite, on account of the sweetness of its cheerful song, which it pours forth while soaring and floating in the air.

The Skylark

"The Skylark is one of the best known British birds, and not withstanding the tameness of its brown…

The snipe does not live so solitary a life as the Woodcock; it is occasionally seen in flocks.

Snipe

The snipe does not live so solitary a life as the Woodcock; it is occasionally seen in flocks.

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

Wood Snipe

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

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…

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

House Sparrow

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

House Sparrow

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

The bill of the spoonbill is approximately four times longer than its head. It ends in the shape of a spoon, hence its name.

Spoonbill

The bill of the spoonbill is approximately four times longer than its head. It ends in the shape of…

Starlings are remarkable for their vivacity, and grave, sombre plumage, lit up with brilliant metallic reflections of green and blue.

Starling

Starlings are remarkable for their vivacity, and grave, sombre plumage, lit up with brilliant metallic…

The stilt has a very long, slender bill. It gets its name from its very long legs.

Stilt

The stilt has a very long, slender bill. It gets its name from its very long legs.

Storks live in moist and swampy places by the side of pools and rivers.

Stork

Storks live in moist and swampy places by the side of pools and rivers.

The stork is a long-legged wading bird.

Stork

The stork is a long-legged wading bird.

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Swallow

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

"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…

Swallows are members of the perching bird family. They have narrow wings and long split tails.

Swallow

Swallows are members of the perching bird family. They have narrow wings and long split tails.

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Cliff Swallow

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Salangane Swallow

The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

The swan has been an object of admiration for its graceful neck, oval head, prominent beak, soft, and white plumage.

Swan

The swan has been an object of admiration for its graceful neck, oval head, prominent beak, soft, and…

The swan has been an object of admiration for its graceful neck, oval head, prominent beak, soft, and white plumage.

Black Swan

The swan has been an object of admiration for its graceful neck, oval head, prominent beak, soft, and…

Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Swift

Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail…

This duck is beautifully colored and resembles a mallard. Its wings have an emerald green patch upon them.

Green-Winged Teal

This duck is beautifully colored and resembles a mallard. Its wings have an emerald green patch upon…

These birds are remarkable for their buoyant, graceful, easy flight, and the soft loose texture of their plumage.

Tern

These birds are remarkable for their buoyant, graceful, easy flight, and the soft loose texture of their…

The thrush flies indifferently, but in running and hopping they are very nimble.(Figuier, 1869).

Thrush

The thrush flies indifferently, but in running and hopping they are very nimble.(Figuier, 1869).

The song thrush has enjoyed great reputation, not for its vocal powers, but for the deliacy of its flesh... (Figuier, 1969).

Song Thrush

The song thrush has enjoyed great reputation, not for its vocal powers, but for the deliacy of its flesh...…

The tit is indeed the incarnation of motion; it is continually skipping from branch to branch...(Figuier, 1869).

Crested Titmouse

The tit is indeed the incarnation of motion; it is continually skipping from branch to branch...(Figuier,…

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…

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…

The toucan has a larger bill than most other birds.

Toucan

The toucan has a larger bill than most other birds.

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…

The domestic turkey is not so handsome in plumage as is the wild (Figuier, 1869).

Turkey

The domestic turkey is not so handsome in plumage as is the wild (Figuier, 1869).

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 head and neck of these birds is bare of feathers.

Vulture

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

The Turkey vulture is found over the whole United States, but is more numerous in the southern region (Smiley, 1839).

Turkey Vulture

The Turkey vulture is found over the whole United States, but is more numerous in the southern region…

Vultures are carrion eaters. The head and neck are usually bare, and the bill and claws weaker than in the raptors.

Turkey Vulture

Vultures are carrion eaters. The head and neck are usually bare, and the bill and claws weaker than…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

Its song is loud, cheerful, and much diversified, night being generally selected for the display of its vocal power, (Figuier, 1869)

Warbler

Its song is loud, cheerful, and much diversified, night being generally selected for the display of…

This bohemian waxwing has more plumage than the typical Cedar waxwing of the U.S. Waxwings have a red patch on the wings that resemble red sealing wax, hence the name.

Waxwing

This bohemian waxwing has more plumage than the typical Cedar waxwing of the U.S. Waxwings have a red…