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

very fair wings, curved beaks, and they are moderate in size. They
would say Chandra, Surya, Naga, Vayu etc, if they are well taught.
They would live in thick and deep shade of trees. They are coward
and calm by nature. They are very grateful to their masters who
give them curd, milk, and food. They would, generally, fly, collec-
tively in the sky. They have very clean bodies and are easily traina-
ble. They like to dwell in residing houses or bungalows.
[2nd variety of PARROTS]
(KEERA)
These kinds of parrots are of the above-said colour and a
little tall. They have broad and very smooth wings, short tails and
very beautiful eyes. They are fond of playing with women. They are
very keen and shrewd. They have strong memory, smooth bodies and
take a little food. Their speech would give much pleasure to people.
They would always be with their female birds. They would fly for
pleasure walk both in mornings and evenings. Some times, they dive
in water and play, in various ways. They have many other good
qualities. 'They are superior in breed.
[3rd variety of PARROTS]
(SARIKA)
These kinds of parrots are of five colours yellow, blue, red, green,
and white. They are a little tall in size. They are very cheerful to
look at. They possess, naturally, very many good qualities. They eat
clean food, flesh and grains etc. They would always fly with their
female birds. They are easily capturable and trainable. They would
also speak distinctly. They have very smooth bodies and are very
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