. The animal creation: a popular introduction to zoology. Zoology. SWIMMING BIRDS. 463 denticulatious, hooked at the end in some species, and simply pointed in others. The Petrels {Procellaria) have their beaks hooked at the extremity which seems to be made of a piece distinct from the rest. Tha nostrils are united to forjn a tube, laid along the back of thd upper mandible. Their feet present, instead of the hinder toe,. Frr,. 391.—sroRMT petrel. a simjjle claw inserted into the heel. Of all the swimming birds these are most constantly met with at great distances from land, so that when a temp
. The animal creation: a popular introduction to zoology. Zoology. SWIMMING BIRDS. 463 denticulatious, hooked at the end in some species, and simply pointed in others. The Petrels {Procellaria) have their beaks hooked at the extremity which seems to be made of a piece distinct from the rest. Tha nostrils are united to forjn a tube, laid along the back of thd upper mandible. Their feet present, instead of the hinder toe,. Frr,. 391.—sroRMT petrel. a simjjle claw inserted into the heel. Of all the swimming birds these are most constantly met with at great distances from land, so that when a tempest approaches, they are often obliged to take refuge upon shoals, or on board of vessels. They make their nests in tlie holes of rocks, and are specially abundant in the Antarctic regions. The Albatrosses ^Biomedea) are the largest of all water-birds. The beak of the Albatross is large, strong, and cutting, seemingly formed of several distinct pieces, and terminated by a hook that has the appearance of being fixed on to the end. The nostrils resemble two short tubes laid along the sides of the beak. Tiieir fc^-t have no hinder toe, and are even destitute of the little claw that we have noticed in the Petrels. They inliabit all tlio seas of the southern hemisphere, and live on tishes, mollusks, and other marine animals. Tiie species most commonly known (Diomedea exulans) is often called by sailors the Cape Sheep, partly on account of its size, and partly from its colour; it also receives the name of Man-of-imr bird. It is a great enemy to flying fishes. These magnificent tsirds come on shore to rear their young; they construct a nest of raisal earthen which they lay their eggs, which are numerous, and goo<l to eat. The voice of the Albatross is said to be as loud as that of an 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 r
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