. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. KEEL-BREASTED BIRDS. 289 The Shrikes (Lanidcz) have hawk-like bills, abruptly- hooked, the upper mandible toothed, and both notched. They have a world-wide distribution. The great northern shrikes, or butcher-birds (Zam'us borealis), are about nine inches in length. They prey upon insects, mice, and other birds, and are called butchers. Fig. 317.—Umbrella-bird. from the fact that their surplus game, birds, etc., are im- paled,* while yet living, on thorns, briers, or bushes. They are great mimics, and extremely adept at learning notes. The nest is placed in tree
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. KEEL-BREASTED BIRDS. 289 The Shrikes (Lanidcz) have hawk-like bills, abruptly- hooked, the upper mandible toothed, and both notched. They have a world-wide distribution. The great northern shrikes, or butcher-birds (Zam'us borealis), are about nine inches in length. They prey upon insects, mice, and other birds, and are called butchers. Fig. 317.—Umbrella-bird. from the fact that their surplus game, birds, etc., are im- paled,* while yet living, on thorns, briers, or bushes. They are great mimics, and extremely adept at learning notes. The nest is placed in trees, the greenish-gray, brown-spot- ted eggs^being from four to seven in number. In the wagtails {Motacillidce) the bill is shorter than the head, slender, straight, and notched at the tips. The feet are strong, and adapted for walking. They are mostly confined to the Eastern Hemisphere ; the name refers to the habit of moving the tail up and down. * A tame butcher-bird has been known to impale animals given it on a sharp stick supplied for the purpose. 13. 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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