. Birds: the elements of ornithology ; with 174 illustrations whereof 140 are original drawings. Birds; Birds. 32 ELEMENTS OF OBNITHOLOGT. distinct form called a Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides urinatrix) is found in Kerguelen Land. The largest of the gi'oup is the Albatross (Biomedea exulans), a great wandering species, the largest of all Water Birds. Its home is in the Southern Hemi- sphere, but it has been taken in Europe. Its enormously long wings and its habit of sailing without flapping them for a long period are well known. There are some ten species of Albatross. Another wandering oceanic
. Birds: the elements of ornithology ; with 174 illustrations whereof 140 are original drawings. Birds; Birds. 32 ELEMENTS OF OBNITHOLOGT. distinct form called a Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides urinatrix) is found in Kerguelen Land. The largest of the gi'oup is the Albatross (Biomedea exulans), a great wandering species, the largest of all Water Birds. Its home is in the Southern Hemi- sphere, but it has been taken in Europe. Its enormously long wings and its habit of sailing without flapping them for a long period are well known. There are some ten species of Albatross. Another wandering oceanic creature is the Frigate-bird Fig. The Frigate-bird {Tachypetes aqtiila). {Tachypetes aquila), which has in some respects the aspect of a bird of prey of the Hawk or Eagle kind, with a powerful hooked beak and a long, forked tail. It has, however, marvellously long wings and very small feet, and is believed to have the most powerful flight to be met with in the class of Birds. It soars to great heights. Frigate-birds are great persecutors of others, pursuing Terns and Gaunets, forcing them to disgorge a fish they may have captured, and catching it as it falls. They are often called " Men-of-war ; They range the ocean in all. 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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