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

[2nd variety of BALAKA BIRDS]
(SARANGA)
These kinds of birds are called Saranga birds. Some are blue
and some black. They have white dots on their bodies. They are
short in size, but have long legs and beaks. They will, collectively, fly
in the sky. They live by the side of water and in the cool and shady
places. They will come quick from high in the sky and cath fish in
water (i.e) they will have the the bird's eye view. Their beaks are a
little yellowish. They have broad eyes. They enjoy at nights only.
[1st variety of CHAKORA BIRDS]
(CHAKORA)
These varieties of birds are called Chakora birds. They are
black or blue in colour. There are different coloured spots on their
bodies. They are stout in size. They have long wings, stout stomachs,
small beaks and legs. They will be looking on at the beautiful
sceneries in all directions in the day times and in nights they eat the
moon light alone and thus improve. They will spend there whole
time in the day by remaining under the shade of trees and by sleeping
for some time. They would be always with their couples. They are
afraid of thunder. They generally, never sleep in nights.
[2nd variety of CHAKORA BIRDS]
(BRIHATCHAKORA)
These BrihatChakora birds are a little tall in size. Some are black
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