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

small in size and black in colour. Their wings and beaks and feet are
red. There are very small dots on their bodies. They will, always, be
flying in the sky and looking for the outcome of rain. They will perch
on the trees only for a short space at the time of wearisome. Their
wings are beautiful when they are young. They will, at times fly in
the sky collectively. Their female birds resemble their male ones
in all respects. Their youth is from 1½ to 4 years, and their utmost
age is 5 years. They may be kept in palaces and high buildings and
well-trained. They would dance in different varieties and give amuse-
ment. Owing to nature and good qualities, they are called Rajasa
Uttama or Superior in 2nd class.
25th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GARUDA AND HAWKS.
There are 3 kinds of Garuda birds. They are called King of birds.
They possess very strong memory and good strength. They are white
red or of different colours. They have huge strong wings. They are
the best in creed. They are the enemies of serpants or cobras and
will eat them. They can fly very high and swift in the sky, with cou-
ples, singly and collectively at times. They have long and soft feathers.
They are neither cruel nor much passionate. They are very clever
and have very keen eyes. They are fond of hunting and to remain with
people. They eat the sweet and good fruits in the forests, flesh by
piercing with their strong and powerful beaks. They can withstand
cold, rain, hunger and thirst. They are kind to all souls. They are
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