. Wanderings in South America, the North-west of the United States and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824 : with original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, etc. for cabinets of natural history . Zoology; Taxidermy. 392 EXPLANATORY INDEX. Toddy is simply the fermented juice of the tree ; coir is made from the husk, which is also cut up into scrubbing-brushes for household use; and the "porcupine wood" of the cabinet- maker is obtained from the dense and heavy wood near the root. The long groves of Cocoa palms are called cecals,.and some- times ex
. Wanderings in South America, the North-west of the United States and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824 : with original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, etc. for cabinets of natural history . Zoology; Taxidermy. 392 EXPLANATORY INDEX. Toddy is simply the fermented juice of the tree ; coir is made from the husk, which is also cut up into scrubbing-brushes for household use; and the "porcupine wood" of the cabinet- maker is obtained from the dense and heavy wood near the root. The long groves of Cocoa palms are called cecals,.and some- times extend for several miles along the shore. The Cocoa palm should not be confounded with the cacao, of which chocolate and cocoa are made, and which is a totally different plant, belonging to the genus Theohroma. Cock of the Rock {Hupicola crocea).—This fine bird is the largest of the Manakins, , and on account of the beauty. COCK OF THE ROCK. of its plumage is in great request with bird stuffers. IJn- fortunately, the brilliant orange of its feathers is very fugitive, and a stuffed bird is sure to fade unless protected from the light. I have before me a specimen of a stuffed Cock of the Eock which has been exposed to daylight for several years, and the colour of which has so completely faded, that the bird can. 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 Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865. London ; New York : Macmillan
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