. Illustrated natural history : comprising descriptions of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, etc., with sketches of their peculiar habits and characteristics . Zoology. 210 VESTEBRATES. square called Rohneli, below the castle, there to receive the alms of fresh meat left them by the legacies of wealthy and great ; This is extraordinary indeed, Mohammedans leaving legacies to vultures! The appearance of this bird is peculiarly horrid and repul- sive. The face is naked and wrinkled; the eyes are large and black; the beak black and hooked; the talons large and extend- ing ready
. Illustrated natural history : comprising descriptions of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, etc., with sketches of their peculiar habits and characteristics . Zoology. 210 VESTEBRATES. square called Rohneli, below the castle, there to receive the alms of fresh meat left them by the legacies of wealthy and great ; This is extraordinary indeed, Mohammedans leaving legacies to vultures! The appearance of this bird is peculiarly horrid and repul- sive. The face is naked and wrinkled; the eyes are large and black; the beak black and hooked; the talons large and extend- ing ready for prey; and the whole body polluted with filth. These are characteristics calculated to made the beholder shudder with horror. The G-olden Eagle is a bird jaf very considerable size, measuring in length about three feet, and between the extremities. Qolden Eagle. of its extended wings seven feet and a half. How poble must be the appearance of this imperial bird, when flying in its stately. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. Philadelphia : Crawford & Co.
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