. The popular natural history . Zoology. 356 THE GREEN PARROT. Even in the imitation of louder noises lie was equally expert, and could sound the danger-whistle or blow off steam with astonishing accuracy. Until I came to understand the bird, I used to wonder why some invisible person was always turning an imperceptible capstan in my close vicinity, for the Parrot had also learned to imitate the grinding of the capstan bars and the metallic clink of the catch as it falls rapidly upon the GREEN PARROT.—(Chrysotis festivus. As for the ordinary accomplishments of Parrots, he possessed them
. The popular natural history . Zoology. 356 THE GREEN PARROT. Even in the imitation of louder noises lie was equally expert, and could sound the danger-whistle or blow off steam with astonishing accuracy. Until I came to understand the bird, I used to wonder why some invisible person was always turning an imperceptible capstan in my close vicinity, for the Parrot had also learned to imitate the grinding of the capstan bars and the metallic clink of the catch as it falls rapidly upon the GREEN PARROT.—(Chrysotis festivus. As for the ordinary accomplishments of Parrots, he possessed them in perfection, but in my mind his most perfect performance was the imitation of a dog having his foot run over by a can-wheel. First there came the sudden hnlf-fiightened bark, as the beast found itself in unexpected danger, and then the loud shriek of pain, followed by the series of howls that is popularly. 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. New York, Burt Co
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