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NATURAL HISTORY. 



blances, some imagine that there is an affinity between the 

 hornbills and hoopoes. 



The Hornbills seem to be omnivorous, fruits, eggs, birds, 

 reptiles &c., forming their food. The African Hornbills are 

 extremely fond of nutmegs, ami are on that account said to be 

 peculiarly delicate eating, though reminding one of the Barme- 

 cide's memorable lamb fed on pistachio nuts. 



The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a native of India, and the Indian 

 islands. The length of its bill is usually about ten inches. 



Order III S CANS ORES. (Lat.scando,Icliwb. Climbing birds.) 



Family I Ramphastidse. 



Sub-family a. Rampkastidince. 



RAMPHASTOS. (Gr. Ta^^errsyf, properly, a Pike.) 



Toco, the Toco Toucan. 



The SCANSOK.ES, or CLIMBING BIRDS, now engage our 

 attention. According to Mr. Gray, under this order are 



