. Wanderings in South America, the north-west of the United States, and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824 [microform] : with original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, etc. for cabinets of natural history. Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865; Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865; Zoology; Zoologie. 426 EXPLANATORY INDEX. J. Jabiru {Mycteria Americnna).—The Jabirus, of which there are several species, are closely related to the well-known adjutant birds of India, and belong to the family of storks. Large as are several of the storks, the Jabirus are still lai^er, and co
. Wanderings in South America, the north-west of the United States, and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824 [microform] : with original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, etc. for cabinets of natural history. Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865; Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865; Zoology; Zoologie. 426 EXPLANATORY INDEX. J. Jabiru {Mycteria Americnna).—The Jabirus, of which there are several species, are closely related to the well-known adjutant birds of India, and belong to the family of storks. Large as are several of the storks, the Jabirus are still lai^er, and come next to the ostriches in point of size. They may be easily distinguished from other storks by the shape of their very large beaks, which turn slightly upward at the point. One species inhabits Australia, and from the account of Dr. Bennett, who kept one in confinement for a long time, it almost exactly resembles the South American species, especi- ally in its extreme wariness. It is so cautious that even the natives find great difficulty in procuring a specimen. The bird became very tame, and was allowed to wander about the house and yard. It made friends with the cook, and when hungry, used to search for her. It never tried to steal the meat, but waited patiently until it was cut up. Dr. Bennett mentions that it would catch flies on the wing, and that he has seen it, while squatting on the ground, with its long legs doubled up beneath its body, dart its bill into the ground, and drag out the larvae of insects, mostly those of the great cicada. On account of the black, bare head, the Dutch of Surinam call it negro-cope, or black-head. Both illustrations here given were sketched in the Zoological Gardens from the same bird, in order to show how completely the attitude alters the aspect. The first shows it as it was viewed from behind. The bird was then standing quietly, resting the whole weight of its body on one leg, and having the other slightly raised. Its attention was
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