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

[2nd variety of HERON BIRDS]
(KURANTAKA)
This kind of heron bird has black body and white wings. Some
have various coloured dots. They have broad wings and their legs
are neither too tall nor too short. They fly in the air very swiftly.
They possess long nails and short necks. Their cry is a little pass-
able. They are fond of living in houses also. They always follow
their female birds owing to extreme passion. They are neither too
stout nor too lean. 'They are much afraid of rain, and cool winds.
They play, cheerfully, both in mornings and evenings. 'There are
many varieties of heron birds in forests possessing the same nature,
colour, and qualities. Their utmost age is 2½ years.
[1st variety of DARVAGHATA BIRDS]
(DARVAGHATA)
These kinds of Daravaghata birds are brown in colour having
white wings. They have either red or white dots on their bodies.
They have long legs, small beaks, broad wings, and beautiful cry.
They are stout in the spring season, like peacocks. They like to dwell
in houses. They amuse people by exhibiting their skill of play. They
collectively, fly in the air. They have extreme passion. They take a
litte food and are less impatient.
[2nd variety of DARVAGHATA BIRDS]
(SATAPATRA)
These kinds of Satapatra birds are whitish-black in colour
with red beaks and reddish legs. They have various coloured big
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