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

dull-natured, stout, and strong winged. They eat fruits, flesh and
food etc, They are fond of hunting. They have increased passion in
rainy season. Their youth begins in the 2nd year. Their varieties are
described below: —
[1st variety of EAGLES]
(GRADHRA)
These kinds of eagles are blackish-red, stout bodied, and big
winged. They are strong beaked, and rough feathered. They are very
strong and swift in flying. They would often wave their wings when
flynig. They are a little calm and quiet-going. They are fond of living
with people and hearing good and sweet words. They would fly in diff-
erent pastures. They are available in every corner of the forests They
will be dreadful and destroy the enemy birds when they are impatient.
They never wander in nights. They can tolerate hunger and thirst.
They are easily capturable and trainable. They are keen and intellegent.
They have the "birds, eye view". They eat flesh, fruits and food. They
are fond of hunting.
:[2nd variety of EAGLES]
(DAKSHAYYA)
These kinds of eagles are otherwise called Dakshayya. Their
bodies are short and bulky. They have huge and broad wings with white
colour on their ends (wings). Their bodies are brown in colour. They
have small beaks, stout stomachs and long legs. They will wander
collectively. They are shrewd and clever; but they never desire to
hear the sweet words and do not like the scent of human beings.
They never forget to revenge against the enemy birds. They will fly
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