मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

[2nd variety of SARASA BIRDS]
(SARASA)
These kinds of birds are called Sarasa birds. These are black
in colour, and they have white and red dots together or red or white
dots on their bodies separately. Such dots are visible only in breasts
and wings. They have small beaks and legs. They are quiet-going
ones. They are fond of swimming in water often, especially in mid-
days. Their nails are of golden colour. They generally live on night
lotus or white and red lotus flowers. They enjoy with their couples in
Spring season. They have very soft bodies. Their beauty is cheerful
and amusing.
[1st variety of BALAKA BIRDS]
(BALAKA)
These kinds of birds are called Balaka. They are very tall,
having long legs, red beaks, and white bodies. Their stomachs and
rear portions are stout. Their wings are broad and big. They are a
little impatient when they are hungry. They eat small fish, fruits,
lotus trunks and roots and others. They often dive in water and play.
They generally enjoy during nights. They fly in the sky with their
couples. They perch on the cool trees at the time of wearisome. They
are much afraid of the roar of lions and tigers and they run away to
distant places. They are fond of swimming even in the floods and
they have smooth feathers. They have a little passion.
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