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

age is $2\frac{1}{2}$ years. Owing to nature and creed, they are called Tamasa
Adhama or inferior in 3rd class.
36th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PLAVA AND 5 OTHER BIRDS.
There are many varieties of Plava, Tittiri, Kukkubha, Lava,
Koyashti and Harita birds; but most important variety for each kind
of bird is described below. They are either black, white, red or brown,
or of compound colours. They are said to be domestic and very calm-
natured birds. At times, they sing songs and live collectively in the
shade of trees. They are keen and clever, easily trainable and very
grateful. Their prime youth begins in their first year. In Winter and
Spring seasons, they cohabit with their female ones and give pregnancy
to them. Their varieties are mentioned below:—
PLAVA BIRDS.
They have blood-red eyes, white coloured bodies, and small
wings. Some have red dots on their bodies. They look at the sky.
They live collectively. They are calm-natured and grateful birds.
They sleep a little in day times. They play in water, in the mid-day
and generally play on land and sky both in mornings and evenings.
Their cry is pleasant. They eat fruits, grains, curd and milk etc.
TITTIRI BIRDS.
They have white coloured necks, and they are either black,
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