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

listen to sweet words. They never fear for people, and never do mean
things. They would sleep during day times. They would always be
single. They are good to all birds. Sacrificial food should be given to
these crows. They have some other good qualities and nature.
[4th variety of CROWS]
(SAKRITPRAJA)
This variety of crow is called Sakritpraja; because they lay eggs
only once in their life time. The whole of their bodies are jet black;
but, their necks whitish in colour. They are a little tall in size having
broad wings and a little long legs. They have stout heads and stoma-
chs. They can swiftly fly very high in the sky. They would collectively,
attack their enemy-birds. At times, they would quarrel with each other.
They eat flesh, fruits, food and grains etc. At times, they would
dwell in forests also. They are mighty and powerful. They would play
in different varieties by jumping. They cannot be controlled when
they are impatient. Those who do not like the people and go away are
considered to be very inferior and those who like to be by the side of
the people, are considered to be superior.
[5th variety of CROWS]
(DHWAKSHA)
These kinds of crows are deep blue in colour. They have
long beaks and legs. They are capable of flying in different pastures
waving their wings often. They can fly very high in the sky. They
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