. Illustrated natural history : comprising descriptions of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, etc., with sketches of their peculiar habits and characteristics . Zoology. 300 VEKTEB RATES. The nest of the Reeve is merely a slight depression in a tuft of grass. The eggs are four in number, of a greenish white, blotched with reddish brown. The Flamingo resembles the heron in shape, excepting the bill,' which, in its form, is very peculiar. It is two years before it reaches its perfect color, which is wholly red, except the quill-feathers, which are black. The name flamingo is given fioin.
. Illustrated natural history : comprising descriptions of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, etc., with sketches of their peculiar habits and characteristics . Zoology. 300 VEKTEB RATES. The nest of the Reeve is merely a slight depression in a tuft of grass. The eggs are four in number, of a greenish white, blotched with reddish brown. The Flamingo resembles the heron in shape, excepting the bill,' which, in its form, is very peculiar. It is two years before it reaches its perfect color, which is wholly red, except the quill-feathers, which are black. The name flamingo is given fioin. The_ Flamingo. , its red and flaming appearance. The weight, when full grown, is that of a duck; and when it stands erect, it is five feet high. As it is aquatic, its feet are webbed; Providence uniformly adapting creatures to their nature and mode of life. The flesh is delicateij and much resembles that of a partridge. The luxurious ancient gormandizing Romans knew the excellence of this bird for the purposes of the table, and held it in great estimation. What is. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. Philadelphia : Crawford & Co.
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