. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. 464 SOANSOKBS, OE CLIMBEES. The family of Parrots comprises four principal groups— the Macaws, Parrakeets, Parrots properly speaking, and Cocka- toos. The Macaws (Fig. 184), the largest of the Parrots, are recog- nisable from their bare cheeks and long tapering tails. They in- habit South America, and are arrayed in the most brilliant colours. The principal species are the Red, the Blue, the Green, and the Black Macaws. The name Arara, by which t
. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. 464 SOANSOKBS, OE CLIMBEES. The family of Parrots comprises four principal groups— the Macaws, Parrakeets, Parrots properly speaking, and Cocka- toos. The Macaws (Fig. 184), the largest of the Parrots, are recog- nisable from their bare cheeks and long tapering tails. They in- habit South America, and are arrayed in the most brilliant colours. The principal species are the Red, the Blue, the Green, and the Black Macaws. The name Arara, by which they are known in their. Fig. 186.—Love-bii-da (Psiitacula taranta, Gould). habitat (Brazil), describes the deafening cries which they utter. Very familiar, they tame easily, and do not abuse the liberty granted them, for they never move far from their dwelling-place, and always return to it. They like the caresses and attentions of people they know, but do not care for strangers. The Green Ara is remarkable for its aversion to children. This peculiarity doubtless arises from the fact that it is very jealous, and that it often sees children receive the its mistress. The Macaws have. 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 Figuier, Louis, 1819-1894; Gillmore, Parker, ed. Springfield, Mass. , W. J. Holland
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