. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. KEEL-BREASTED BIRDS. 287. Fig. 315.—Bank swallow, showing cave-nest and young-. The cedar-bird (Ampe/is cedroriwi) is abundant in east- ern United States. The nest is made in low trees or bushes, and from three to four purplish-white and black spotted eggs are laid. Allied to this family is the cock of the rock * (Rupicold) * They are remarkable for their " entertainments," or courtships. Twenty or more of these birds have been seen standing in a circle, some seated upon rocks, while in the center a solitary male hopped. Please note that these images a
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. KEEL-BREASTED BIRDS. 287. Fig. 315.—Bank swallow, showing cave-nest and young-. The cedar-bird (Ampe/is cedroriwi) is abundant in east- ern United States. The nest is made in low trees or bushes, and from three to four purplish-white and black spotted eggs are laid. Allied to this family is the cock of the rock * (Rupicold) * They are remarkable for their " entertainments," or courtships. Twenty or more of these birds have been seen standing in a circle, some seated upon rocks, while in the center a solitary male hopped. 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 Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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