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

[3rd variety of PIGEONS]
(KOPOTA)
They are deep greenish-blue in colour. Their necks are pure'
white. Some have red beaks and some yellow beaks. Their bodies
are small, legs stout, and wings broad. They have long tails. Though
they fly very distant in the sky, they have no fatigue. They are fond
of dwelling in houses. They are coward by nature but strong and power-
ful. They eat food, grains, fruits, insects, flesh etc. The female pigeons
too resemble the male ones in all respects. They are more beautiful
and more calm-minded. They play in various manners. Their youth
is till 4th year. Their utmost age is 5 years.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BLUE-JAYS.
There are 2 varieties of Blue-jays. They are blue coloured
with whitish blue wings and a little smaller than the pigeons. They
are calm-natured. They increases much passion to human young
couples.
[1st variety of BLUE-JAYS]
(CHASHA)
This variety of blue-jay is dark blue in colour w.th very short
beaks, broad wings and very smooth bodies. They often jump and play,
especially, in mornings and evenings. They are much pleased and give
happiness to people if they are smeared on their bodies. They often
drink water and live always by the side of water. They are much
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