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

[2nd variety of KALINGA BIRDS].
(BHRINGA-WREN)
These kinds of Kalinga Birds are either black or blue in colour
and very small in size. They become stout in Spring season and sing
in various ways. Some have white throats. They have glittering
bodies and they sleep in day times. They are kind and grateful. They
eat fruits, flesh, curd, and grains etc. They are very quick and fly,
collectively, in the sky. They are devoid of dullness and impatience.
Their eyes are beautiful when they are young. They are afraid of
great noises.
[3rd variety of KALINGA BIRDS]
'DHUMYATA WHITE THROATED SPARROWS)
This kind of Kalinga bird is of any colour; but, invariably,
their throats are white. They have very long tails and beautiful wings.
They sing songs beautifully. They are beautiful to look at. They often
produce Chun-Chun noise even when they are flying in the sky. The
peoples passion increases when they see these birds with the female
ones. They live by the side of water and often drink water in sum-
mer. Their bodies would be faded on account of excess of Sun's heat
during day times. They have a little of sleep and impatience. Though
they are a little impatient, their eyes are red. They can speak a few
words when trained well. They have many other good qualities. They
are greateful. Their female birds too resemble their male ones in all
respects. They are easily obtainable and trainable as they are very
calm-natured. They would often play in various ways. Their utmost
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