. A textbook in general zoology. Zoology. 290 BIRDS haxdl}' any nest, even depositing their eggs, at times, on bare rocks or on tlie roofs of houses, in cities. Tlie humming birds are well kno\A'n for tlieii- small size, long, slender bills, bright metallic colors, and the humming noise made by the rapid vibrations of their wings as they poise over a flower in search of nectar. Figure 194 shows the nest of the ruby- throated humming Ijird in the branches of an apple tree. The chinmey s'\\ ifts (Fig. 195) are seen in flocks passing down a chimney at night- fall. Here they build their nests of s
. A textbook in general zoology. Zoology. 290 BIRDS haxdl}' any nest, even depositing their eggs, at times, on bare rocks or on tlie roofs of houses, in cities. Tlie humming birds are well kno\A'n for tlieii- small size, long, slender bills, bright metallic colors, and the humming noise made by the rapid vibrations of their wings as they poise over a flower in search of nectar. Figure 194 shows the nest of the ruby- throated humming Ijird in the branches of an apple tree. The chinmey s'\\ ifts (Fig. 195) are seen in flocks passing down a chimney at night- fall. Here they build their nests of small Ijranches glued to the sides of the cliimney (Fig. 196). Parrots. —The par- rots are mainly in- habitants of the tropical ]")arts of the world, especially South America and. KiG. 197.—Carolina parrot. Australia. The bill is short and stout and the upper half extends beyond and curves over the lower half. The majority have a brilliant plumage, but some of them are dressed in sober hues. The tongue is large and soft and capable of very free movement. They are, by nature, great. 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 Herrick, Glenn W. (Glenn Washington), 1870-1965. New York, Cincinnati [etc. ] American Book Company
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