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

would attack the enemy birds with dreadful cries. They are always
calm in temper and take a little food.
[6th variety of CROWS]
(ATMAGHOSHA)
This vairety of crow is neither too black nor too blue, but a
little tall. They would imitate singing in various ways. They would
always be alone. They build their nests always on the trees that are
by the side of water. They eat small fish sitting on the shores of the
water. They are calm in temper and much afraid of hunting. They
have no eremity at all. They would walk in different postures. They
would 'go collectively to any place. They live both in forests and
houses.
[7th variety of CROWS]
(PARABHRIT)
This variety of crow protects the eggs of cuckoos without their
own knowledge. Hence they are called parabhrit. They are beautiful
and blue in colour throughout their bodies having some whitish colour
on the ends of their wings. They have small beaks and very charming
cries. They are experts in building nests. They live in trees alone
eating the insects. They are afraid of people and rainy season. They
are capable of flying in various postures. They have pleasure during
mornings and evenings. They bathe surely in water during day time.
They wander only in pleasure gardens and cool places. They have
some good qualities and are very easily trainable.
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