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

appear many red dots on their bodies. They have red beaks, a little
long legs, short tails and smooth bodies. They like to dwell in good-
scented trees. They cannot withstand hunger, thrist, hot Sun and
cool winds. They often play in water in day time. Their cry is plea-
sant in the Spring season. They are fond of music. They are easily
trainable.
[2nd variety of SKY LARKS]
(BHARADWAJA)
These kinds of Sky larks are blue in colour with white dots
on their bodies. They are a little tall. Their beaks are also white.
They have short tails, short legs and braod wings. They live always
in trees possessing good flowers. Naturally, they have good smell.
Their cry is very cheerful. They have strong memory and are easily
trainable. They are fond of playing in water. They have long sight.
They amuse people. They are fond of hunting. They have also
other good qualities. They are more or less ornaments of houses.
[1st variety of KALINGA BIRDS]
(KALINGA)
They are black in colour with black tails, yellowish wings and
necks. They are short bodied and calm-natured birds. They are much
bloated with haughtiness in Spring Season and they play in various
modes. They increase passion of people. Their eyes are blood-red
when angry. They desire to dwell ,in shades always. They are afraid
of great noises. They are keen and clever. They eat fruits and
flesh etc.,
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