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

and some blue in colour. Their wings, stomachs, and necks are a
little whitish. They eat moon light alone and if there is no Moon-light
for eating, they will be much reduced out of hunger. They wander in
nights and sleep in one place in the day time. They would always be
with their sexes. Both kinds of Chakora birds build their nests' in the
huge and tall trees either by the side of mountains or the seas. They
can withstand hunger and thirst. They are naturally beautiful and
increase passion to young human couples. They drink the sweet and
tasteful water in summer. They would generally, be hapv in nights.
They never eat anything except the Moon-light and they are very
calm and quiet-going.
[1st variety of SARARI BIRDS]
(SARARI)
These varieties of birds are called Sarari. They are generally red
in colour. There would be some other colour on their wings, legs, long
beaks, and end of the wings. They have crowns on their heads and
beautiful eyes. Their wings are small and beautiful. They will be on
the trees, in their nests, by the side of water. They sit always separately
and search of their prey on the bunds of the lake, crying beautifully.
They eat small fish, flesh and fruits. They wander in the day time
and sleep in nights. They would, always, be in couple wherever they
go. They will join together when quarrel arises with the other birds
but, they are not, generally, impatient.
[2nd variety of SARARI BIRDS]
(ATI)
These kinds of birds are called Ati birds. They are very short
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