. Elements of comparative zoology. Zoology. BIRDS. 361 known woodpeckers. The large group of parrots also belong to the group of climbing birds. In these last the. FIG. 154.—Carolina Paroquet (Conurus carolinensis). After Wil?on. tongue is fleshy, and the feet are very efficient organs of prehension. ORDER VIII.—PASSERES (Perching Birds). In these the feet have three toes in front, one directed backward and all on a level, and no naked skin on the beak. They are usually subdivided into the Clamatores or crying birds, and the Oscines or singing birds, the latter having a complicated muscular ap
. Elements of comparative zoology. Zoology. BIRDS. 361 known woodpeckers. The large group of parrots also belong to the group of climbing birds. In these last the. FIG. 154.—Carolina Paroquet (Conurus carolinensis). After Wil?on. tongue is fleshy, and the feet are very efficient organs of prehension. ORDER VIII.—PASSERES (Perching Birds). In these the feet have three toes in front, one directed backward and all on a level, and no naked skin on the beak. They are usually subdivided into the Clamatores or crying birds, and the Oscines or singing birds, the latter having a complicated muscular apparatus in connection with the vocal organs. To the Clama tores belong the Asiatic hornbills, which recall the American toucans; the kingfishers, with their large strong beaks; and those gems. 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 Kingsley, J. S. (John Sterling), 1854-1929. New York, H. Holt and Company
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