THE CARRION CROW. 



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THE CARRION CROW. 



Our friend the raven, as we know, is not very particular as to his doings. He 

 will often condescend to feed with the vultures, and has a strong touch of 





THE CARKIOiN CROW. 



the vulture about him. But he is a grand and noble bird compared with his 

 relative the carrion crow. 



The very name which has been given to the crow tells you what dis- 

 agreeable habits he is guilty of; and yet this part of his character is the 

 most harmless. Nature has given him the same appetite as the vulture, and 

 the same propensity for clearing away refuse matter. And if he kept to his 



