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

[2nd variety of CRANES]
(BAKA)
These kinds of cranes are white throughout. They have broad
wings, very long beaks and feet and little smooth bodies. Some are
stout and some lean and small. Those, which are small and lean are
not pleasant in appearance. They would, always be secluded wherever
they go. To attack enemy-birds they call for their comrades. They
are fond of eating flesh and fish. They would, at times, play in water.
Though they are dull in nature, they would yield to people and give
pleasure to them.
[1st variety of KAHWA BIRDS]
(KAHWA- GEESE)
Those which are very inferior to crane class are called geese.
They are white in colour. They would walk slowly and their cry is
very unpleasant. They are fond of playing in mire. They are dull in
nature and bad smell would be coming out from them. Their bodies
are stout. They have very long necks and beaks. They can swim in
water. They cannot fly in the sky. They are very ugly in appearance.
They eat insects, frogs and fish. They are unfit for training. They
are not strong and they are mean-minded. They decrease peoples'
welfare.
[2nd variety of KAHWA BIRDS]
(KUNCHA)
These kinds of geese are very short in size. They are of
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