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

[8th variety of CROWS]
(VAYASA)
These kinds of crows have very dark-bodies and rough feathers.
They eat flesh of corpse. They are not fair to look at. Their beaks
are very long, sharp and strong. They perch for some time on the
backs of goats, bulls cows, buffaloes, and other quadrupeds. Their
appearance would be rather dreadful to smaller birds. Their cries are
unpleasant. They would, slowly, fly in the sky. They fear to go to
other forests. They are always secluded. They do not like amongst
themselves. They are mean -minded and do mean things. They have
bad smell. They would never sleep in moon-lights. They fear for
thunder.
[9th variety of CROWS]
(CHIRAJIVIN)
This variety of crow has long life. Hence it is called Chira-
jivin. They are jet black-bodied; but, their necks, breasts and wings
are a little whitish. They are a little tall in size. They have failing
paces in their walk. They do not fly high in the sky. They fear to cross
the floods of the rivers. They are fond of eating food always. They
are ever angry. Their cry would be very harsh. They eat very mean
things. They would always have side-sight. They would deceive people
and other birds. As they are fickle-minded, they have no stability.
[10th variety of CROWS]
(MAUKALI)
This variety of crow is very small in size and blackish' white.