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

[1st variety of PIGEONS]
(PARAVATA)
These kinds of pigeons are blackish in colour. Their necks are
blackish-grey. They have small beaks, small legs and beutiful wings.
They would always, make circle in the sky. They are very calm and
quiet going. They would ever be with their female birds owing to full
passion. They fly in the air collectively to a great distance. Their cry
is rather very harsh. They play in different moods in evenings. They
are easily trainable. They are coward by nature. They are much afraid
of hot Sun, cold and wind etc., They would always dwell in shades.
They are very grateful. They walk slowly in day times and sleep a
little. They have strong memory. They eat fruits, flesh etc., very
eagerly.
[2nd variety of PIGEONS]
(KALARAVA)
This kind of pigeon cries very curiously and cheerfully and
once they are called Kalaravas, their bodies are black and wings
white. There are dots of different colours on the tails, necks and
breasts. They have red eyes and feet. They are a little tall in size.
They have stout stomachs and floated haughtiness. They have irri-
tation owing to anger at times. They give pleasure in rainy season.
They eat grains insects and flesh much. They quarrel amongst them-
selves. They attack their enemy birds. They are fond of hunting.
They can go to strange places and live. They are successful in their-
work. Good odour would be blowing out of their bodies. They have
neither laziness nor sound sleep. They are much passionate at times.
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