Children's own library . AVOCETS are entangled in a filter placed on the edges of thebeak. The color of its plumage is a deep brilliant scarlet,except the quill feathers, which are black. When anumber of these birds stand ranged in a line, accordingto their custom, they present the appearance of a smalland well-drilled body x>i soldiers. woods natural history 183 The Mute or Tame Swan is a well-known ornament toour lakes and rivers. All are familiar with the graceful. EUROPEAN FLAMINGO deportment of this bird while sailing on the surface ofthe water. Unfortunately, its progress on land by n
Children's own library . AVOCETS are entangled in a filter placed on the edges of thebeak. The color of its plumage is a deep brilliant scarlet,except the quill feathers, which are black. When anumber of these birds stand ranged in a line, accordingto their custom, they present the appearance of a smalland well-drilled body x>i soldiers. woods natural history 183 The Mute or Tame Swan is a well-known ornament toour lakes and rivers. All are familiar with the graceful. EUROPEAN FLAMINGO deportment of this bird while sailing on the surface ofthe water. Unfortunately, its progress on land by no 184 woods natural history means corresponds with its aquatic grace, being confinedto an awkward waddle. The Black Swan is found in Australia. The wholeof its plumage is a jetty black, with the exception of thequill feathers, which are white. The Mallard, or Wild Duck, is the origin ofour domestic bird, and is widely spread over thenorthern parts of Europe, Asia, and America. In thewinter it migrates in countless flocks to the warmerStates. The Divers are remarkable for their powers of legs are placed very far behind, and the toes areso arranged as to fold up when returning from thestroke. The foot of the Grebes is not webbed like that ofmost water birds, but each toe is separated and flattened,so as to serve as a separate paddle. The Puffin is an excellent diver, plunging fearlesslyfrom a lofty cliff into the sea, and speedily returningwith its beak
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