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... body stout and muscular ; the legs strong and short , the claws much curved and sharp - pointed . The accipitres are generally remark- able for building a negligent or slightly - formed nest in lofty situations , and laying from two to ...
... body stout and muscular ; the legs strong and short , the claws much curved and sharp - pointed . The accipitres are generally remark- able for building a negligent or slightly - formed nest in lofty situations , and laying from two to ...
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... body . The bright blue of his back and wings claims our admiration , as it changes into deep purple or lively green , according to the light in which the bird pre- sents itself to the eye . It is generally seen on the banks of rivers ...
... body . The bright blue of his back and wings claims our admiration , as it changes into deep purple or lively green , according to the light in which the bird pre- sents itself to the eye . It is generally seen on the banks of rivers ...
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... body is smaller , the heat of their nest is in proportion , and must be aided by the warm substances with which the nest is usually lined . As their eggs are much apter to lose their heat than those of superior size , these birds are ...
... body is smaller , the heat of their nest is in proportion , and must be aided by the warm substances with which the nest is usually lined . As their eggs are much apter to lose their heat than those of superior size , these birds are ...
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... body - clothes and one at grass . 6 But we turn with loathing from practises so ab- horrent to humanity ; let us cease to contemplate these unfortunate prisoners , each in his caged cell confined ' and wing our excursive flight to the ...
... body - clothes and one at grass . 6 But we turn with loathing from practises so ab- horrent to humanity ; let us cease to contemplate these unfortunate prisoners , each in his caged cell confined ' and wing our excursive flight to the ...
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... bodies ; and the whiteness and salubrity of their flesh . Their bills are short , strong , and arched ; the upper mandible shutting over the edges of the lower , and thus fitted for picking up grain , which is their principal ...
... bodies ; and the whiteness and salubrity of their flesh . Their bills are short , strong , and arched ; the upper mandible shutting over the edges of the lower , and thus fitted for picking up grain , which is their principal ...
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