. Wanderings in South America, the North-west of the United States and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824 : with original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, etc. for cabinets of natural history . Zoology; Taxidermy. 468 EXPLANATORY INDEX. Sangbe do Buey {Pyrcmga rubra).—Sometimes called the Scarlet Tanager. As is the case with many brilliant birds, the splendid hues of the plumage belong only to the adult male, the female having the body dull green and yellow instead of scarlet, and the wings and tail brown instead of black. It is about six inches in lengt
. Wanderings in South America, the North-west of the United States and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824 : with original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, etc. for cabinets of natural history . Zoology; Taxidermy. 468 EXPLANATORY INDEX. Sangbe do Buey {Pyrcmga rubra).—Sometimes called the Scarlet Tanager. As is the case with many brilliant birds, the splendid hues of the plumage belong only to the adult male, the female having the body dull green and yellow instead of scarlet, and the wings and tail brown instead of black. It is about six inches in length. Sawari or SouAEi (Cwrx/ocar tomentosum).—This is the tree which furnishes the well-known butter-nuts. The nuts grow in the interior of laige fruits, filled with a whitish meal. The roots are used for making floors, and in the futtocks of ships. It thrives best on the hills. The natives are so fond of the nuts, that the possession of the finest trees is said to be an acknowledged cause of war. When the nut is cracked, the kernel is found to be filled with a white almond-like jelly. Scarlet Grosbeak.—See "Grosbeak. ;. SCAnLET QROSBKAK. SciEOU (E/iamphasfos toco).—See "; Screamer, Horned (Palamedea cornuta).—This fine bird is about as large as a turkey, and derives its popular name from a small horn-like appendage situate upon the upper parb of the head. The object of this appendage is absolutely. 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 Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865. London ; New York : Macmillan
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