. Birds: the elements of ornithology ; with 174 illustrations whereof 140 are original drawings. Birds; Birds. 82 ELEMENTS OE OENITHOLOGT. Cape Colony, where it is known as the Mouse-bird, and is said always to sleep hanging head downwards. They are short- beaked Birds, often to be seen in Zoological Gardens, for they can be kept with considerable facility. Another small group of Birds, still more restricted geogra- phically, are the Todies, of \Ahich there are but nine species, Fig. The Bee-eater {Merops apiastcr). all confined to the West Indies. With their short tails and straight, rat
. Birds: the elements of ornithology ; with 174 illustrations whereof 140 are original drawings. Birds; Birds. 82 ELEMENTS OE OENITHOLOGT. Cape Colony, where it is known as the Mouse-bird, and is said always to sleep hanging head downwards. They are short- beaked Birds, often to be seen in Zoological Gardens, for they can be kept with considerable facility. Another small group of Birds, still more restricted geogra- phically, are the Todies, of \Ahich there are but nine species, Fig. The Bee-eater {Merops apiastcr). all confined to the West Indies. With their short tails and straight, rather long bill, they have somewhat the aspect of Kingfishers. The Green Tody (Todus viridis) may stand as a representative of this small group. Birds named—from their habits—Bee-eaters are found. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mivart, St. George Jackson, 1827-1900. London : R. H. Porter
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