. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. KEEL-BREASTED BIRDS. 265 rudely constructed of sticks, is placed upon rocks and other eminences. Note.—The author once made the acquaintance of a caged con- dor that soon learned to recognize him, stretching out its head to be scratched like a dog, delicately nibbling at his fingers, and showing every evidence of good-fellowship. Its dignified movements are in strange contrast to those of the shuffling, ungainly Fig. 299.—Condor. The turkey buzzard (Fig. 298) {Cathartes aura), the condor (Fig. 299) of the Andes, and the king-vulture of Mexico and South
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. KEEL-BREASTED BIRDS. 265 rudely constructed of sticks, is placed upon rocks and other eminences. Note.—The author once made the acquaintance of a caged con- dor that soon learned to recognize him, stretching out its head to be scratched like a dog, delicately nibbling at his fingers, and showing every evidence of good-fellowship. Its dignified movements are in strange contrast to those of the shuffling, ungainly Fig. 299.—Condor. The turkey buzzard (Fig. 298) {Cathartes aura), the condor (Fig. 299) of the Andes, and the king-vulture of Mexico and South America, are other familiar forms. 12. 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 Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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