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

down from the sky by circling. They cannot be prevented by any other
bird when they fly in the sky.
[3rd variety of GARUDA BIRDS]
(PANNAGARI)
These kinds of Garuda birds are called Pannagari as they are
the enemies of serpents. They are tall, white and spotted in different
colours. They have huge wings and big and sharp beaks. They are
very grand in appearance. No other bird could see and attack them
when they are very impatient. They will fly very high and very far in
the sky. They would sleep in day time. Their feathers are a little-bit
long. Their bodies are stout and shining. They cannot be attacked by
any one, anywhere. There are many kinds of Garuda birds of this
species in the forests. The female birds, too, do resemble the male
ones in all respects. They are more beautiful and less impatient. Their
voice is very pleasant. The youth for both the sexes is from 2 to 7
years. Their utmost age is 10 years. Owing to good creed and nature,
they are called Rajasa Uttama or Superior in 2nd class.
[1st variety of HAWKS]
(SYENA)
There are 2 varieties of Syena birds. The first variety of bird
is called Syena or the hawk and the second is called Sasada or
falcon. The Syena birds are almost like G a r u d a birds, but a
little taller and more impatient. Their bodies are red with white feet.
Their beaks are very sharp. Their wings are very broad. Their cry
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