. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. Fig H7.—Common Water Hen {Gallmula chlmopm, Sw.). The Purple Water Hen {Parphyrio hyacinthus, Temminck), or Sultana Fowl (Fig. 118), is peculiarly characteristic of Macro-. Fig 118 —Sultana Fowl i,PoUo sultana, Sw ) dactyles, and might be defined as an exaggeration of the Water Hen. Its bill is thicker and more robust, the frontal plate on. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced

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. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. Fig H7.—Common Water Hen {Gallmula chlmopm, Sw.). The Purple Water Hen {Parphyrio hyacinthus, Temminck), or Sultana Fowl (Fig. 118), is peculiarly characteristic of Macro-. Fig 118 —Sultana Fowl i,PoUo sultana, Sw ) dactyles, and might be defined as an exaggeration of the Water Hen. Its bill is thicker and more robust, the frontal plate on. 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 Figuier, Louis, 1819-1894; Gillmore, Parker, ed. Springfield, Mass. , W. J. Holland

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